Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (278mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $55 for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel), it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 56% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) |
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 7950 / R9 280 and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,765 points. Launch price was $449.
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 scores 4,765 and the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1202 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,765 | 4,800 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+75% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+10% | 2.611 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+4% | 1202 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+75% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+75% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — a 114.3% advantage for the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 240 GB/s+114% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 65W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 278mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8 | 73.8+210% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55 and now averages $55. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 costs 36.4% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.1 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 55.9% better value. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279 | $55-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-36% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | 136.1+56% | 87.3 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Polaris 21 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #454 | #483 |
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