Radeon HD 8280 vs Radeon R2

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. The Radeon HD 8280 is positioned at rank #472 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8280 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280	Radeon R2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon R2.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280	Radeon R2
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 Radeon R2

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 R2

The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8280 scores 261 and the Radeon R2 reaches 254 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Radeon R2
G3D Mark Score	261+3%	254
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+26%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1024 MHz+32%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB+67%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Radeon R2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8280) vs 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the Radeon HD 8280 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Radeon R2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8280 draws 50W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8280) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280	Radeon R2
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	5.2+2%	5.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8280 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R2 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8280) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the Radeon R2 offers 0% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).