GeForce GTX 280M
VS
Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

GeForce GTX 280M vs Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 280M

2008Core: 602 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

2013Core: 720 / 775 MHz

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 GTX 280M is positioned at rank 120 and the Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual is on rank 532, so the GeForce GTX 280M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
693%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
666%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
658%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
657%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
655%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
652%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
643%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
641%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
635%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
633%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
626%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
624%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
613%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
613%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
94%
#105
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
764%
#120
GeForce GTX 280M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#122
GeForce GTS 450
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
99%
#123
Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP: $40|Avg: $15
99%
#125
Radeon HD 8650G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
96%
#126
GeForce GT 630
MSRP: $69|Avg: $20
95%
#128
Radeon HD 6770
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
94%
#129
GeForce GT 440
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
93%
#130
Radeon R7 340
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
93%
#133
Radeon HD 6750
MSRP: $109|Avg: $109
92%
#135
Radeon R5 240
MSRP: $59|Avg: $10
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

#522
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
2820%
#524
2556%
#525
2550%
#529
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2318%
#530
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2303%
#532
Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
100%
#533
100%
#534
100%
#535
99%
#538
98%
#539
Radeon R7 M445
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
98%
#540
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
98%
#541
97%
#542
97%
#543
Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#544
Radeon R9 M275
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#545
Mobility Radeon HD 5430
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#546
95%
#547
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 280M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual 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 GTX 280M and Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 280M

The GeForce GTX 280M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 576 points. Launch price was $649.

AMD

Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

The Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 577 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 280M scores 576 and the Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual reaches 577 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 280M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual).

FeatureGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
G3D Mark Score
576
577
Process Node
65 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
240
768+220%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 280M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 280M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
DirectX
11.1 (10_0)
11.2
Max Displays
2
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 280M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP2
UVD 3
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP2
UVD 3
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 280M draws 236W versus the Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual's 50W — a 130.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 280M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
TDP
236W
50W-79%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
1x 6-pin
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
2.4
11.5+379%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce GTX 280MRadeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
MSRP
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
GT200
Release
June 16 2008
August 1 2013
Ranking
#802
#881