Radeon HD 8280 vs Quadro FX 3500

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 8280 is positioned at rank 472 and the Quadro FX 3500 is on rank 408, so the Quadro FX 3500 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 Radeon HD 8280

#462

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2080%

#464

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1885%

#465

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1880%

#469

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1710%

#470

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1698%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

97%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

96%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

95%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

94%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#485

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

#486

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#487

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

86900%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

94%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

71%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

59%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

53%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

47%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

47%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

41%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

35%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

35%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8280 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280	Quadro FX 3500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8280 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $1,599), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3049.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280	Quadro FX 3500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3049.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8280 and Quadro FX 3500

Radeon HD 8280

The Radeon HD 8280 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: 261 points.

Quadro FX 3500

The Quadro FX 3500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8280 scores 261 and the Quadro FX 3500 reaches 265 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 3500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500).

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Quadro FX 3500
G3D Mark Score	261	265+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+59%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Quadro FX 3500
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8280 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 8280 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Quadro FX 3500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8280 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3500's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8280) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Quadro FX 3500
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	5.2+271%	1.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8280 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 and now averages $1599. The Radeon HD 8280 costs 96.9% less ($1549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) — the Radeon HD 8280 offers 2500% better value. The Radeon HD 8280 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).