AMD Radeon R9 M280X vs AMD Radeon 520
The Radeon R9 M280X has 133% better performance than the Radeon 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M280X and the Radeon 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R9 M280X GPU
The Radeon R9 M280X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2015. Its Saturn chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,375 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 88 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
The Radeon R9 M280X has the 253rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.48% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon 520 GPU
The Radeon 520 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2017. Its Banks chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,125 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 36 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 50 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 250 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon 520 has the 358th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.92% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2015 | Q2 2017 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
FIFA 20 | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 66 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce MX250 | 122 | +85% |
| Radeon 540X | 113.5 | +72% |
| GeForce MX350 | 104 | +58% |
| GeForce 930MX | 94 | +43% |
| GeForce MX230 | 73.1 | +11% |
| Radeon R9 M280X | 65.9 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 M280X has 133% better performance than the Radeon 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 M280X is ranked 253rd with a score of 4,698, and the Radeon 520 is ranked 358th with a score of 2,016.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M280X and the Radeon 520 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 770M | 4,889 | +4% |
| GeForce MX330 | 4,834 | +3% |
| Radeon R9 M280X | 4,698 | |
| Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | 4,646 | -1% |
| GeForce MX250 | 4,633 | -1% |
| Radeon HD 7750M | 2,085 | -56% |
| Radeon R7 M360 | 2,029 | -57% |
| Radeon 520 | 2,016.5 | -57% |
| GeForce GTX 470M | 2,002.5 | -57% |
| FirePro M4000 | 1,981 | -58% |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R9 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,012 (+154.91%) | 397 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,041 (+129.04%) | 454.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 23,201 (+175.79%) | 8,412.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,498 (+165.2%) | 1,319 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,823 (+71.28%) | 2,232 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 50.7 (+42.42%) | 35.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 814 | 863 (+6.02%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 248 (+19.81%) | 207 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 12 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 9.2 |
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 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Saturn | Banks |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 2,080 million | 690 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 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 88 Gb/s | 36 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,375 MHz | 1,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 128 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 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | 50 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 250 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | No outputs |
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 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 896 | 320 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 14 | 5 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 56 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 900 MHz | 1,030 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,000 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 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 16 GPixel/s | 8.24 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 56 GTexel/s | 20.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1.79 TFLOPS | 659.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 112 GFLOPS | 41.2 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 M280X | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.