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UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M280X
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 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) and Radeon R9 M280X
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) scores 800 and the Radeon R9 M280X reaches 814 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is built on Gen. 12 while the Radeon R9 M280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M280X). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 800 | 814+2% |
| Architecture | Gen. 12 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 16 | 2048+12700% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz+45% | 1000 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M280X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M280X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M280X's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M280X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 53.3+1200% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M280X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 16.3 (Radeon R9 M280X) — 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 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 16.3 |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | Tahiti |
| Release | March 30 2021 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #917 | #404 |
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