Radeon HD 8240 vs Radeon HD 8280E
Radeon HD 8240
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Radeon HD 8280E
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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 8240 is positioned at rank 232 and the Radeon HD 8280E is on rank 662, so the Radeon HD 8240 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 8240
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8280E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8280E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8240.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8240 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 Radeon HD 8240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $110), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 111.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8240 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+111.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) |
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 8240 and Radeon HD 8280E
Radeon HD 8240
The Radeon HD 8240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 246 points. Launch price was $349.
Radeon HD 8280E
The Radeon HD 8280E 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: 256 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8240 scores 246 and the Radeon HD 8280E reaches 256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8280E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8240) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8280E). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8240) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 246 | 256+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+158% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8240) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8280E) — the Radeon HD 8240 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8240 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 8280E's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 8280E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8240) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8280E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 5.1+325% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8240 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8280E launched at $150 and now averages $110. The Radeon HD 8240 costs 54.5% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (Radeon HD 8240) vs 2.3 (Radeon HD 8280E) — the Radeon HD 8240 offers 113% better value. The Radeon HD 8280E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-67% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-55% | $110 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.9+113% | 2.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Venus |
| Release | March 5 2012 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #460 | #745 |
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