Radeon HD 8280E vs Quadro FX 5500

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 8280E is positioned at rank 662 and the Quadro FX 5500 is on rank 418, so the Quadro FX 5500 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 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 Quadro FX 5500

#402

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

184662%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

100%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

100%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

88%

#420

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

75%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

75%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

63%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

50%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

25%

#425

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

13%

#426

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8280E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280E	Quadro FX 5500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%)
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	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $110), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 246.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280E	Quadro FX 5500
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+246.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($30)

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

Quadro FX 5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8280E and Quadro FX 5500

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.

Quadro FX 5500

The Quadro FX 5500 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: 242 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8280E scores 256 versus the Quadro FX 5500's 242 — the Radeon HD 8280E leads by 5.8%. The Radeon HD 8280E is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 5500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5500). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500).

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	Quadro FX 5500
G3D Mark Score	256+6%	242
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 8280E	Quadro FX 5500
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 8280E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5500 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	Quadro FX 5500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
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 8280E draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 5500's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8280E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	Quadro FX 5500
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	5.1+292%	1.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8280E launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 5500 costs 72.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) — the Quadro FX 5500 offers 252.2% better value. The Radeon HD 8280E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).