Radeon R9 M275X vs Radeon E8860
Radeon R9 M275X
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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 R9 M275X is positioned at rank 460 and the Radeon E8860 is on rank 451, so the Radeon E8860 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M275X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8860 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M275X.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275X | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon E8860 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon E8860 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 520.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275X | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+520.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 R9 M275X and Radeon E8860
Radeon R9 M275X
The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.
Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M275X scores 1,631 and the Radeon E8860 reaches 1,686 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon E8860 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 640 (Radeon E8860). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275X | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,631 | 1,686+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+48% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz+48% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275X | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275X | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M275X draws 75W versus the Radeon E8860's 37W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 350W (Radeon E8860). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275X | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 37W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.7 | 45.6+110% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon E8860 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The Radeon E8860 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 33.7 (Radeon E8860) — the Radeon E8860 offers 524.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275X | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $50-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 33.7+524% |
| Codename | Venus | Venus |
| Release | January 28 2014 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #746 | #734 |
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