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GeForce GT 415
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Radeon HD 8280
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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 GT 415 is positioned at rank 224 and the Radeon HD 8280 is on rank 472, so the GeForce GT 415 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8280
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 8280 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The GeForce GT 415 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 415 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 220.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 8280 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+220.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 GT 415 and Radeon HD 8280
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
Radeon HD 8280
The Radeon HD 8280 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: 261 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 415 scores 251 and the Radeon HD 8280 reaches 261 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8280 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 415) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8280). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 8280 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 251 | 261+4% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 640+344% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+139% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 8280 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8280) — the GeForce GT 415 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 8280 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 415 draws 70W versus the Radeon HD 8280's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8280). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 8280 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 50W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6 | 5.2+44% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8280 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 415 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) vs 5.2 (Radeon HD 8280) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 221.2% better value. The Radeon HD 8280 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 8280 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+221% | 5.2 |
| Codename | GF116 | Venus |
| Release | May 14 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #849 | #745 |
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