Radeon HD 8280 vs GeForce GT 440
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GT 440 with Radeon HD 8280, including specs and performance data.
GT 440 outperforms HD 8280 by a whopping 199% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
Place in performance ranking | 888 | 1185 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.08 | no data |
Architecture | Fermi (2010−2014) | GCN (2011−2017) |
GPU code name | GF108 | Temash |
Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 1 February 2011 (13 years ago) | 23 May 2013 (11 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $79 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
Pipelines / CUDA cores | 96 | 128 |
CUDA cores | 96 | no data |
Core clock speed | 810 MHz | 450 MHz |
Number of transistors | 585 million | 1,178 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 15 Watt |
Maximum GPU temperature | 98 °C | no data |
Texture fill rate | 12.96 | 3.600 |
Floating-point performance | 0.311 gflops | 0.1152 gflops |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 x 16 | no data |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | IGP |
Length | 145 mm | no data |
Height | 4.376" (11.1 cm) | no data |
Width | 1-slot | no data |
Supplementary power connectors | None | no data |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
Memory type | DDR3 | no data |
Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB GDDR5 or 1 GB | System Shared |
Standard memory config per GPU | 1 GB GDDR5 or 2 GB | no data |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | no data |
Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz (GDDR5) or 900 MHz (DDR3) | no data |
Memory bandwidth | 28.8 (DDR3) – 51.2 (GDDR5) | no data |
Shared memory | no data | + |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
Display Connectors | HDMIVGADual Link DVI | No outputs |
Multi monitor support | + | no data |
HDMI | + | - |
Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | no data |
Audio input for HDMI | Internal | no data |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | + | - |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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Full HD
Medium Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5
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4−5
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
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3−4
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Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
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1−2
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Hitman 3 | 5−6
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5−6
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
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10−12
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Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7
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6−7
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33
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30−33
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Full HD
High Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5
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4−5
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
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3−4
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Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
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1−2
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Hitman 3 | 5−6
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5−6
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
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10−12
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Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7
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6−7
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
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10−11
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33
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30−33
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Full HD
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5
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4−5
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
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3−4
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Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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Hitman 3 | 5−6
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5−6
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
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10−12
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7
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6−7
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
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10−11
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33
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30−33
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Full HD
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
1440p
High Preset
Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
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1−2
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1440p
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
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1−2
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Far Cry 5 | 1−2
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1−2
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Hitman 3 | 6−7
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6−7
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Horizon Zero Dawn | 3−4
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3−4
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Watch Dogs: Legion | 2−3
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2−3
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1440p
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4
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3−4
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4K
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 1−2
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1−2
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3
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2−3
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All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 35 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 2.00 | 0.67 |
Recency | 1 February 2011 | 23 May 2013 |
Chip lithography | 40 nm | 28 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 15 Watt |
GT 440 has a 198.5% higher aggregate performance score.
HD 8280, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 42.9% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GT 440 is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon HD 8280 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GT 440 is a desktop card while Radeon HD 8280 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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