GeForce 410M vs Radeon HD 8280G
GeForce 410M
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Radeon HD 8280G
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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 GeForce 410M is positioned at rank 56 and the Radeon HD 8280G is on rank 463, so the GeForce 410M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 410M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8280G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 410M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8280G.
| Insight | GeForce 410M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 410M 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 GeForce 410M and Radeon HD 8280G
GeForce 410M
The GeForce 410M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 271 points.
Radeon HD 8280G
The Radeon HD 8280G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 410M scores 271 and the Radeon HD 8280G reaches 270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 410M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8280G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 410M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8280G). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 410M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280G). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 410M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 271 | 270 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+52% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 410M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 410M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8280G) — the GeForce 410M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 410M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 410M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8280G's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 410M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 410M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8280G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 410M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.2+52% | 5.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 410M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 410M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GM108 | Venus |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #847 | #745 |
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