Radeon HD 8280 vs Radeon HD 6480G
Radeon HD 8280
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Radeon HD 6480G
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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 6480G is on rank 223, so the Radeon HD 6480G 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 6480G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6480G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / 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 $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 6480G
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 6480G
The Radeon HD 6480G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 257 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8280 scores 261 and the Radeon HD 6480G reaches 257 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6480G uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480G). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480G). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 261+2% | 257 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1120+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+103% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 900 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 224 KB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6480G) — the Radeon HD 6480G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6480G's 151W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon HD 8280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8280) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 5.2+206% | 1.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8280 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 6480G launched at $50 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 6480G) — the Radeon HD 8280 offers 2% better value. The Radeon HD 8280 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2+2% | 5.1 |
| Codename | Venus | Barts |
| Release | April 1 2013 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #745 | #661 |
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