GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon 550X
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon 550X you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 280M SLI will be the best choice, for others Radeon 550X will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon 550X
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon 550X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | |
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- GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon 550X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 497 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 6050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 66% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 35% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 33% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 60% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 50% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 69% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 38% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 13% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 53% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon 550X | |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | N10E-GTX | Lexa |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 2 March 2009 | 27 March 2019 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 585 MHz | 1082 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1508 Million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.98 | |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 950 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
| CUDA | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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