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Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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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 Ryzen 7 6800H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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 Ryzen 7 6800H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (278mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $200 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 461.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+461.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 Ryzen 7 6800H
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 Ryzen 7 6800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 scores 4,765 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H reaches 4,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2105 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,765 | 4,852+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 3840+114% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+464% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 2105 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 112 | 240+114% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 768 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7950 / R9 280 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 278mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8+23% | 19.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200 and now averages $200. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 costs 82.5% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.1 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 460.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279 | $200-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-83% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 136.1+460% | 24.3 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #454 | #65 |
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