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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 8280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 261 points.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8280

#730

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

109%

#731

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

107%

#732

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#733

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

105%

#734

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

105%

#735

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

105%

#736

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

104%

#737

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

104%

#738

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

104%

#739

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

103%

#740

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

102%

#741

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

101%

#742

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

101%

#743

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

101%

#744

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

100%

#745

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#746

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#747

Radeon R2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

99%

#748

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#749

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#750

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#751

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#752

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

92%

#753

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

92%

#754

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#755

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#756

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

#757

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

90%

#758

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#759

Radeon R3E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

88%

#760

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8280 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8280 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8280 scores 261 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Venus), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.992 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 775 MHz from a base of 725 MHz.

Specification	Radeon HD 8280
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	261
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Venus
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	775 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	725 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.992 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	31.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#745

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8280 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon HD 8280
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 8280 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

Specification	Radeon HD 8280
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported

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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8280 draws 50W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

Specification	Radeon HD 8280
TDPPower consumption under load	50W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50, the Radeon HD 8280 delivers 5 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #745 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon HD 8280
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#745
Release Date	April 1 2013
Release Year	2013

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	0.5 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	725 MHz
Boost Clock	775 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	640
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	31.00
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Floating Point Performance	0.992 TFLOPS