Radeon R2 vs Radeon HD 8280E

Radeon R2

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Radeon HD 8280E

2013Core: 725 MHzBoost: 775 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R2

254

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

256

+0.8%

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 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 R2	Radeon HD 8280E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 R2	Radeon HD 8280E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+122.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)

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 R2 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8280E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R2 scores 254 and the Radeon HD 8280E reaches 256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 8280E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8280E). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280E). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 775 MHz.

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8280E
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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R2) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8280E) — the Radeon HD 8280E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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