GeForce GTX 280 vs Radeon RX 550X mobile
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon RX 550X mobile, 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 RX 550X mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Radeon RX 550X mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 550X mobile 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 RX 550X mobile here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon RX 550X mobile | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 372% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
- GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Radeon RX 550X mobile has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 120 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 5893 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 100−105 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 55−60 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 140−150 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Dota 2 is 82% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Far Cry 5 is 525% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Fortnite is 175% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 187% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Metro Exodus is 500% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 77% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 342% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in World of Tanks is 48% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon RX 550X mobile | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Polaris |
| Code name | GT200 | Polaris 12 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 10 January 2019 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 1176 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1287 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 51.48 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| 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 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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