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Radeon R9 M280X
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Radeon HD 8730M
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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 M280X is positioned at rank 285 and the Radeon HD 8730M is on rank 200, so the Radeon HD 8730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M280X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M280X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8730M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 M280X and Radeon HD 8730M
Radeon R9 M280X
The Radeon R9 M280X 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: 814 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon HD 8730M
The Radeon HD 8730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M280X scores 814 and the Radeon HD 8730M reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8730M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8730M). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8730M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 814 | 819 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+78% | 2.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+11% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 M280X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8730M has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M280X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8730M) — the Radeon R9 M280X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M280X draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 8730M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8730M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon HD 8730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 100W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 8.2+100% |
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