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GPU
Radeon HD 5600/5700
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is positioned at rank 196 and the GeForce GTX 280M SLI is on rank 440, so the Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5600/5700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5600/5700.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 280M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5600/5700 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Radeon HD 5600/5700
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 585 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 621 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 scores 615 and the GeForce GTX 280M SLI reaches 621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 280M SLI uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 256 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 615 | 621 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+500% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280M SLI). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 280M SLI's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 280M SLI). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-26% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 4.1+64% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | N10E-GTX |
| Release | December 14 2010 | March 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #596 | #793 |
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