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Radeon R9 M280X
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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. The Radeon R9 M280X is positioned at rank #285 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M280X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H).
| Insight | Radeon R9 M280X | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm) |
| 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 R9 M280X 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 UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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.
UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 16 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M280X scores 814 and the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 814+2% | 800 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Gen. 12 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+12700% | 16 |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1450 MHz+45% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M280X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M280X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M280X draws 200W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)'s 15W — a 172.1% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 53.3+1200% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M280X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R9 M280X) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) — the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Tahiti | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | October 8 2013 | March 30 2021 |
| Ranking | #404 | #917 |
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