Radeon HD 8280E vs Radeon R2

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 8280E

2013Core: 725 MHzBoost: 775 MHz

Radeon R2

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 8280E

256

+0.8%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

254

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

Radeon RX 6550M

Radeon RX 7600M XT

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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

⚠️ 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 8280E lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8280E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 8280E	Radeon R2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $110 for the Radeon HD 8280E, it costs 55% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 122.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8280E	Radeon R2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+122.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅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.

Radeon HD 8280E Benchmark Check

Radeon R2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8280E and Radeon R2

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 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 8280E scores 256 and the Radeon R2 reaches 254 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8280E 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 8280E) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	Radeon R2
G3D Mark Score	256	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 8280E	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 8280E) vs 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the Radeon HD 8280E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 12_0 (Radeon R2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	Radeon R2
DirectX	11_1	12_0+9%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8280E	Radeon R2
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.2

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8280E launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R2 costs 55.5% less ($61 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Radeon HD 8280E) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the Radeon R2 offers 126.1% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).