Radeon HD 8280 vs Radeon HD 5470
Radeon HD 8280
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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 8280 is positioned at rank 472 and the Radeon HD 5470 is on rank 286, so the Radeon HD 5470 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 8280
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8280.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $83), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 61.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($83) |
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 8280 and Radeon HD 5470
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.
Radeon HD 5470
The Radeon HD 5470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 268 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8280 scores 261 and the Radeon HD 5470 reaches 268 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5470). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 261 | 268+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1600 ×2+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+134% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80 ×2+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8280) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5470) — the Radeon HD 5470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8280 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 5470's 294W — a 141.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8280) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 5.2+478% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8280 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 5470 launched at $83 and now averages $83. The Radeon HD 8280 costs 39.8% less ($33 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 3.2 (Radeon HD 5470) — the Radeon HD 8280 offers 62.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8280 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-40% | $83 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-40% | $83 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2+63% | 3.2 |
| Codename | Venus | Hemlock |
| Release | April 1 2013 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #745 | #651 |
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