Radeon R9 M280X
AMD
G3D Mark
814
MSRP
$250
AVG Price
$50
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
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
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon R9 M280X across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 M280X specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M280X scores 814 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: Tahiti), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.096 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1000 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 814 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Tahiti |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1000 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.096 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 128.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 4,313 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #404 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M280X is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 80 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 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 | 80 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 768 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon R9 M280X 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 R9 M280X |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M280X draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile.
| Specification | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $250), the Radeon R9 M280X delivers 16 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #285 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #404 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon R9 M280X |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $50 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #285 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #404 |
| Release Date | October 8 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
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