Radeon HD 8280E vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 8280E

2013Core: 725 MHzBoost: 775 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 8280E

256

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

10,064

+3831.3%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Radeon HD 8280E is positioned at rank #662 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 8280E

#652

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6349%

#654

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5756%

#655

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5740%

#659

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5220%

#660

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5184%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

100%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#664

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

96%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#669

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

96%

#670

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

88%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

88%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

87%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

85%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

84%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

84%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3831.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8280E.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3831.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3831.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $110), it costs 45% less, resulting in a 7107.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7107.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

Radeon HD 8280E Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8280E and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8280E scores 256 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 3831.3%. The Radeon HD 8280E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	256	10,064+3831%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+794%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1733 MHz+124%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	160 KB	960 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8280E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11_1	12+9%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal).

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8280E draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon HD 8280E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	1mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	5.1	55.9+996%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8280E launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 45.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 7191.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).