AMD Radeon R9 280 vs AMD Radeon R9 380X
We do not have any performance data for the Radeon R9 280 and the Radeon R9 380X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
About the AMD Radeon R9 280 GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 280 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2014 with a MSRP of $279. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tahiti) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 280 has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,250 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 240 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 280 includes 1,792 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 827 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 933 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 280 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W.
About the AMD Radeon R9 380X GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 380X is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2015 with a MSRP of $229. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Antigua) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 380X has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,425 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 182.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 380X includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 970 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 380X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 190 W.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2014 | Q4 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $279 | $229 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
We do not have any performance data for the Radeon R9 280 and the Radeon R9 380X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 280 and the Radeon R9 380X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 2,009 | 3,054 (+52.02%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,527 | 6,130 (+10.91%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 671 | 685 (+2.09%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Tahiti | Antigua |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 4,313 million | 5,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 240 Gb/s | 182.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,425 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 200 W | 190 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,792 | 2,048 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 28 | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 112 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 827 MHz | 970 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 933 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 29.86 GPixel/s | 31.04 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 104.5 GTexel/s | 124.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.34 TFLOPS | 3.97 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 836 GFLOPS | 248.3 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R9 280 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.