RTXA5000-24Q vs Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

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 RTXA5000-24Q is positioned at rank #331 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RTXA5000-24Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

81%

#316

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11452%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

100%

#333

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

99%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

98%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

98%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

97%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

96%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

95%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

91%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

89%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

84%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

83%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

82%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTXA5000-24Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The RTXA5000-24Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTXA5000-24Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTXA5000-24Q	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (278mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $2,100 for the RTXA5000-24Q, it costs 98% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 5852.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTXA5000-24Q	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5852.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,100)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

RTXA5000-24Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTXA5000-24Q and Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

RTXA5000-24Q

The RTXA5000-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,803 points.

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,765 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The RTXA5000-24Q scores 4,803 and the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 reaches 4,765 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-24Q is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
G3D Mark Score	4,803	4,765
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	8192+357%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	27.77 TFLOPS+869%	2.867 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1695 MHz+36%	1250 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	256+129%	112
L1 Cache	8 MB+1718%	0.44 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+700%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTXA5000-24Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 has 3 GB. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) — the RTXA5000-24Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	6 MB+700%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-24Q draws 230W versus the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280's 200W — a 14% difference. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
TDP	230W	200W-13%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	278mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	20.9	23.8+14%

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Value Analysis

The RTXA5000-24Q launched at $3721 MSRP and currently averages $2100, while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 launched at $279 and now averages $35. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 costs 98.3% less ($2065 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 136.1 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) — the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 5817.4% better value. The RTXA5000-24Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).