Radeon Pro W5500 vs Radeon R9 280X
The Radeon Pro W5500 is much faster than the Radeon R9 280X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon Pro W5500 has 28% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon Pro W5500 fills pixels 86% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon Pro W5500 maps textures 27% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon R9 280X moves data 29% faster.
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GDDR5128-bit
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384-bitRadeon Pro Navi (Navi Series)
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Volcanic Islands (R9 200)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon Pro W5500 or Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
The Radeon Pro W5500. It's 100% faster than the Radeon R9 280X on average across 100+ games, scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon Pro W5500 than Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
100% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon Pro W5500 or Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
The Radeon Pro W5500 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon Pro W5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 10/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon Pro W5500 and Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
Performance: Radeon Pro W5500 scores 10/100, Radeon R9 280X scores 5/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon Pro W5500 or Radeon R9 280X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon Pro W5500 or Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
The Radeon Pro W5500 is the stronger pick at 10/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon Pro W5500 and Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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