Radeon R9 280X vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Radeon R9 280X

2013Boost: 1000 MHz

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 280X

200

6,100

+1.5%

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

100

6,012

0.0%

Radeon RX 560X

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS

#359

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1084%

#361

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

982%

#362

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

980%

#366

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

891%

#367

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

885%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

99%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

95%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

93%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 280X	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 280X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $600 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS, it costs 90% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 914.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 280X	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+914.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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 R9 280X Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 280X and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Radeon R9 280X

The Radeon R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,100 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 280X scores 6,100 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS reaches 6,012 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 280X) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280X) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 280X	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score	6,100+1%	6,012
Architecture	GCN 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+110%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	2100 MHz+110%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 280X	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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)

The Radeon R9 280X comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS has 4 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon R9 280X) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 280X	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	384-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 280X draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 280X) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 280X	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	30.5	60.1+97%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 280X launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600 and now averages $600. The Radeon R9 280X costs 90% less ($540 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 101.7 (Radeon R9 280X) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the Radeon R9 280X offers 917% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).