GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon RX 550X

When choosing between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX 550X, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX 550X.

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Radeon RX 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:

GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon RX 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	4 GB
Display Connectors		1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
Radeon RX 550X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 515 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 5050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	10−11
ultra / 1080p	7−8	6−7
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 15% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 13% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	180−190	170−180
medium / 768p	150−160	140−150
ultra / 1080p	80−85	70−75
QHD / 1440p	45−50	40−45
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	120−130	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 9% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
medium / 768p	80−85	75−80
ultra / 1080p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 11% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
4K / 2160p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 14% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	21−24	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	85−90	75−80
medium / 1080p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 13% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
QHD / 1440p	6−7	4−5
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 15% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	70−75	65−70
medium / 768p	65−70	55−60
high / 1080p	21−24	18−20
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 13% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	8−9	6−7
ultra / 1080p	6−7	5−6
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	10−11	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 25% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	95−100	90−95
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 4% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	20−22	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	45−50	40−45
medium / 1080p	21−24	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 15% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	40−45	35−40
medium / 768p	27−30	21−24
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 17% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−33	24−27
high / 768p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 7% more, than Radeon RX 550X.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon RX 550X
Architecture	G9x	GCN 4.0
Code name	N10E-GTX	Lexa
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	2 March 2009	16 December 2018
Pipelines	256	512
Core clock speed	585 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost Clock		1183 MHz
Transistor count	1508 Million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate		37.86
Floating-point performance		1,211 gflops
Length		145 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	950 MHz	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth		96 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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GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon RX 550X

GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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