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Radeon HD 8280E
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Radeon HD 6370D
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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 8280E is positioned at rank 662 and the Radeon HD 6370D is on rank 227, so the Radeon HD 6370D 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 8280E
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6370D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8280E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6370D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6370D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6370D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $110), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 995.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+995.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 8280E and Radeon HD 6370D
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.
Radeon HD 6370D
The Radeon HD 6370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 255 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8280E scores 256 and the Radeon HD 6370D reaches 255 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8280E is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6370D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6370D). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6370D). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 256 | 255 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+172% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 880 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8280E) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6370D) — the Radeon HD 6370D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 11 (Radeon HD 6370D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 11 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6370D). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8280E draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6370D's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8280E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6370D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+410% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8280E launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon HD 6370D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6370D costs 90.9% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 25.5 (Radeon HD 6370D) — the Radeon HD 6370D offers 1008.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8280E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8280E | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $50-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $10-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 25.5+1009% |
| Codename | Venus | Cayman |
| Release | April 1 2013 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #745 | #596 |
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