Radeon HD 6370M vs Radeon HD 8280G
Radeon HD 6370M
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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 Radeon HD 6370M is positioned at rank 322 and the Radeon HD 8280G is on rank 463, so the Radeon HD 6370M 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 6370M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8280G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8280G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6370M 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 6370M and Radeon HD 8280G
Radeon HD 6370M
The Radeon HD 6370M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 276 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 Radeon HD 6370M scores 276 and the Radeon HD 8280G reaches 270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6370M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8280G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8280G). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 276+2% | 270 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+50% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+32% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6370M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8280G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6370M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8280G) — the Radeon HD 6370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6370M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8280G's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8280G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8280G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 5.4+46% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8280G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8280G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Venus |
| Release | January 4 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #654 | #745 |
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