FirePro R5000 vs Radeon R9 M280X

When comparing FirePro R5000 and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 FirePro R5000 and Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M280X 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 Radeon R9 M280X here:

Radeon R9 M280X Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro R5000	Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)	350 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x mini-DisplayPort	No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro R5000 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
FirePro R5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 75 MHz higher, than FirePro R5000.
FirePro R5000 and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	2−3
ultra / 1080p	8−9	1−2
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	14−16
medium / 1080p	16−18	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	21−24	7−8
ultra / 1080p	18−20	5−6
QHD / 1440p	5−6	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	45−50	18−20
medium / 1080p	24−27	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Battlefield 5 is 211% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro R5000.
low / 768p	190−200	110−120
medium / 768p	160−170	90−95
ultra / 1080p	90−95	40−45
QHD / 1440p	50−55	24−27
4K / 2160p	30−33	18−20
high / 768p	130−140	65−70
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 85% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	55−60	70−75
ultra / 1080p	35−40	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
FirePro R5000 and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	100−110	70−75
medium / 768p	85−90	50−55
ultra / 1080p	55−60	27−30
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Dota 2 is 62% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	16−18	3−4
ultra / 1080p	14−16	3−4
4K / 2160p	5−6	2−3
low / 720p	35−40	14−16
medium / 1080p	16−18	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Far Cry 5 is 260% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	21−24	10−12
ultra / 1080p	16−18	5−6
QHD / 1440p	16−18	2−3
low / 720p	90−95	50−55
medium / 1080p	45−50	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Fortnite is 129% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	21−24	6−7
ultra / 1080p	18−20	−
QHD / 1440p	7−8	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	2−3
low / 720p	45−50	21−24
medium / 1080p	24−27	9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 150% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	80−85	45−50
medium / 768p	70−75	40−45
high / 1080p	24−27	7−8
ultra / 1080p	10−12	3−4
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 88% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	8−9	2−3
ultra / 1080p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	8−9
medium / 1080p	10−12	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	100−110	80−85
ultra / 1080p	100−110	70−75
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Minecraft is 36% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
low / 720p	50−55	27−30
medium / 1080p	21−24	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	9−10	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	−
low / 720p	24−27	8−9
medium / 1080p	14−16	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 128% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	45−50	16−18
medium / 768p	30−33	10−12
high / 1080p	16−18	6−7
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
4K / 2160p	7−8	2−3
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 175% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	95−100	70−75
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	30−35	16−18
high / 768p	50−55	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in World of Tanks is 56% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.

Full Specs

	FirePro R5000	Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN
Code name	Pitcairn	Saturn XT
Type	Workstation	Laptop
Release date	25 February 2013	1 February 2015
Pipelines	768	896
Core clock speed	825 MHz	900 MHz
Transistor count	2,800 million	2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	39.60	61.60
Floating-point performance	1,267 gflops	1,792 gflops
Length	279 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	3200 MHz
Memory bandwidth	102.4 GB/s	96 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
OpenCL	1.2	Not Listed
Vulkan	1.2.131
FreeSync		+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0	Not Listed
Laptop size		large
HD3D		+
PowerTune		+
DualGraphics		+
ZeroCore		+
Switchable graphics		+
Mantle		+
Form factor	full height / full length
Dual-link DVI support	+
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FirePro R5000 vs Radeon R9 M280X

Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card

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