AMD Radeon 880M Review | 118 Data compared

AMD Radeon 880M Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£870
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,250
  • VRAM: ?
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W

AMD Radeon 880M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.4

Performance

24.0%

1.7

Memory

12.0%

5.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.1

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    10.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    15.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £870

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics solution based on the 4nm RDNA 3.5 architecture (Strix Point), featuring 12 compute units, 768 shading units, 12 raytracing cores, and a boost clock speed reaching up to 2,900 MHz. Its primary pros include highly power-efficient operation at a 15W to 54W TDP configuration, DirectX 12 Ultimate hardware raytracing support, and robust casual gaming capabilities delivering a ~15% performance uplift over its predecessor. However, its cons include performance strictly throttled by the lack of dedicated VRAM due to its shared system memory dependency, lower peak performance compared to its sibling Radeon 890M, and a complete lack of hardware acceleration support for the emerging VVC video codec.

Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon 880M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.2
AMD Radeon 880M has a technical score of 4.21 points, which is lower than that of 90.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon 880M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

5.9

Price

4.7
AMD Radeon 880M has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.7 points, which is lower than 98.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

3,194 points
AMD Radeon 880M scores 3,194 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 92.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

1,480 points
AMD Radeon 880M scores 1,480 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 80.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

7,723 points
AMD Radeon 880M scores 7,723 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 90.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

8,162 points
AMD Radeon 880M scores 8,162 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 70.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

4.45 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon 880M delivers 4.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 89.8% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

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Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

System Shared
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
AMD Radeon 880M uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

120 GB/s
AMD Radeon 880M reaches 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 93.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon 880M supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
AMD Radeon 880M uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
AMD Radeon 880M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AMD Radeon 880M supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon 880M supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon 880M supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon 880M supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
AMD Radeon 880M supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

10 Gbps
AMD Radeon 880M supports DisplayPort link rates up to 10 Gbps, which is slower than on 63.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

15 W
AMD Radeon 880M has a TDP of 15 W, which is lower than that of 99.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

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Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

15 W
AMD Radeon 880M has a board power limit of 15 W, which is lower than that of 99.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

15 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon 880M vs the average graphics card

  • 15.8% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon 880M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 880M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2900 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 93% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.15 W vs 215 W
  • 4.29x faster VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon 880M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 880M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.7500 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 93.3% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.15 W vs 225 W
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon 880M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 880M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).2.1 vs 1.4a
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon 880M supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 880M supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon 880M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 880M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 15.8% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon 880M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon 880M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 4.29x faster VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon 880M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 20% smaller process node
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon 880M supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon 880M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • 93% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 93.3% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 13 °C lower load temperature
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (54 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 28 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 79.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon 880M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 63.5% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (139.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 71.6% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (46.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 132 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 80.3% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 65.9% lower PassMark score
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (7,723 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 78.2% lower gaming score
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (3,194 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 83.9% lower ray tracing score
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,480 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 70% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (8.9 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 80.6% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon 880M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 73.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 60.5% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon 880M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon 880M supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon 880M supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • Not VR ready
    AMD Radeon 880M is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AMD Radeon 880M supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    AMD Radeon 880M supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    AMD Radeon 880M supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • No overclocking support
    AMD Radeon 880M does not support overclocking, the average graphics card does.
  • No dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon 880M does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon 880M does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon 880M does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon 880M does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon 880M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 880M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 28 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.12 vs 40
  • 79.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.400 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon 880M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 880M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.48 vs 184
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 880M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.12 vs 40
  • 73.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 880M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon 880M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 880M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.

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What customers like about AMD Radeon 880M?

  • Delivers approximately 15% better performance than the previous-gen Radeon 780M in benchmarks like Time Spy
  • Excellent power efficiency, consuming only 10W to 20W while rivaling entry-level desktop performance
  • Capable of running modern esports and casual titles smoothly at 1080p
  • Supports modern features including Ray Tracing, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and AV1 video encoding
  • Ideal for slim ultrabook designs due to low heat and power requirements

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon 880M?

  • Significant performance drop-off in demanding AAA titles, often requiring low settings or 720p upscaling
  • Notably slower than its sibling, the Radeon 890M, which features more compute units
  • Lacks hardware support for the VVC codec, unlike some newer Intel competitors
  • Performance is highly dependent on system RAM speeds and TDP limits set by the laptop manufacturer
  • Does not support AI-powered upscaling like NVIDIA's DLSS, though it supports AMD FSR

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26/08/2024
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30/03/2025
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12/03/2026
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tweakers.net
28/07/2026
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