GeForce GTX 280 vs Radeon HD 4850 X2
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 4850 X2, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 4850 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Radeon HD 4850 X2
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 250 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 512 MB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | 4x DVI, 1x S-Video |
- Radeon HD 4850 X2 has 5% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon HD 4850 X2 has 511 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 4850 X2 - with TeraScale.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 671 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4850 X2.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4850 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Radeon HD 4850 X2 is 257 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4850 X2 is 883 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Battlefield 5 is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 12% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Dota 2 is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Far Cry 5 is 80% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Fortnite is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Forza Horizon 4 is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Metro Exodus is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 4850 X2 have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 4850 X2 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4850 X2 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 42% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in World of Tanks is 5% more, than Radeon HD 4850 X2. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Code name | GT200 | R700 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 7 November 2008 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 800 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 625 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 956 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 25.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | 2x 1,000.0 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | 267 mm |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 1990 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 63.68 GB/s |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 10.1 (10_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |