RADEON

AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP

Name: AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP
Brand: AMD

AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores

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VRAM

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TDP

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Bus Width

At a Glance

AMD

VRAM System Shared

Shaders 128

TDP 4W

Memory Type System Shared

Architecture GCN 2.0

Process 28 nm

AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP Specifications

Radeon HD 8180 IGP GPU Core

Shader units and compute resources

The AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.

Shading Units

128

Shaders

128

TMUs

ROPs

Compute Units

HD 8180 IGP Clock Speeds

GPU and memory frequencies

Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon HD 8180 IGP's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon HD 8180 IGP by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.

GPU Clock

225 MHz

Memory Clock

System Shared

AMD's Radeon HD 8180 IGP Memory

VRAM capacity and bandwidth

VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon HD 8180 IGP's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.

Memory Size

System Shared

Memory Type

System Shared

VRAM Type

System Shared

Memory Bus

System Shared

Bandwidth

System Dependent

HD 8180 IGP Theoretical Performance

Compute and fill rates

Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.

FP32 (Float)

57.60 GFLOPS

FP64 (Double)

3.600 GFLOPS (1:16)

Pixel Rate

900.0 MPixel/s

Texture Rate

1.800 GTexel/s

GCN 2.0 Architecture & Process

Manufacturing and design details

The AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP is built on AMD's GCN 2.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the HD 8180 IGP will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.

Architecture

GCN 2.0

GPU Name

Kalindi

Process Node

28 nm

Foundry

TSMC

Transistors

1,178 million

Die Size

110 mm²

Density

10.7M / mm²

AMD's Radeon HD 8180 IGP Power & Thermal

TDP and power requirements

Power specifications for the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon HD 8180 IGP to maintain boost clocks without throttling.

TDP

4 W

TDP

Radeon HD 8180 IGP by AMD Physical & Connectivity

Dimensions and outputs

Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.

Slot Width

IGP

Bus Interface

IGP

Display Outputs

Portable Device Dependent

Display Outputs

Portable Device Dependent

AMD API Support

Graphics and compute APIs

API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.

DirectX

12 (12_0)

DirectX

12 (12_0)

OpenGL

4.6

OpenGL

4.6

Vulkan

1.2.170

Vulkan

1.2.170

OpenCL

2.1

Shader Model

6.5

Radeon HD 8180 IGP Product Information

Release and pricing details

The AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon HD 8180 IGP by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.

Manufacturer

AMD

Production

End-of-life

Predecessor

TeraScale 3 IGP

Successor

GCN 3.0 IGP

Radeon HD 8180 IGP Benchmark Scores

No benchmark data available for this GPU.

About AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP

The AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP is a 4 W integrated graphics solution built on the GCN 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC with 1,178 million transistors on a 110 mm² die. This part targets the Temash Mobile platform and, based on the data available, it holds a 50th percentile position among all GPUs, with no benchmark scores or nearest rivals recorded for direct comparison. The specification sheet is sparse on performance metrics, but the hardware configuration — 128 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, and 4 render output units — defines a part aimed at basic display output rather than high-end gaming.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP is effectively empty: the `benchmarks` array contains no entries, and the `avgBenchmarkScore` is zero. With no scores to analyze, the performance profile must be inferred from the raw throughput figures provided. The pixel rate is 900.0 MPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1.800 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 57.60 GFLOPS. These figures are extremely low by modern standards, placing this IGP in the entry-level category for basic 2D workloads, video playback, and lightweight desktop tasks.

Because `nearestRivals` is an empty list, there are no direct percentage deltas to report against competing hardware. The percentile rank of 50 indicates that this GPU sits exactly in the middle of the database’s distribution of all GPUs — however, given the zero benchmark score, this percentile likely reflects the absence of performance data rather than a meaningful performance position. In practical terms, the data shows a part that cannot sustain modern 3D gaming at playable frame rates. The FP32 output of 57.60 GFLOPS is roughly an order of magnitude below what discrete entry-level graphics cards from the same era would deliver, but no such competitor numbers are available in this FACT PACK to quantify that gap.

The absence of benchmark scores means no resolution-specific performance claims can be made. The pixel rate of 900.0 MPixel/s translates to a theoretical fill capacity that would struggle with even 720p output under heavy load, though for static desktop content it is sufficient. The texture rate of 1.800 GTexel/s similarly limits any texture-heavy rendering. These numbers suggest the HD 8180 IGP is not designed for gaming; it is a display adapter for ultra-mobile devices.

How It Compares

No nearest rivals are listed in the FACT PACK, so a direct comparison to specific competing GPUs is not possible from the data provided. The `predecessor` field identifies TeraScale 3 IGP as the prior generation, and the `successor` is listed as GCN 3.0 IGP. Relative to its predecessor, the GCN 2.0 architecture brings modern API support (DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.2.170) that TeraScale 3 likely lacked, but no performance deltas are given. Against its successor, the GCN 3.0 IGP would presumably improve efficiency and features, but again, no numbers exist to quantify that.

The production status is "End-of-life," confirming this is a legacy part. Without rival scores, the analysis must remain qualitative: the HD 8180 IGP occupies the lowest tier of integrated graphics, positioned strictly for power efficiency (4 W TDP) over performance. Any claim about outperforming or underperforming a specific rival would require data not present in the FACT PACK.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The FACT PACK lists no `rtCores` and no `tensorCores` for the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP. This means the hardware lacks dedicated ray tracing acceleration and tensor processing units. Ray tracing workloads, if attempted, would rely entirely on the 128 shading units running FP32 compute at 57.60 GFLOPS, which is far too low for any practical real-time ray tracing. Similarly, tensor-core-dependent features like AI upscaling are unsupported in hardware.

The API support is surprisingly modern for a low-power IGP: DirectX 12 (12_0) is listed, along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170. This indicates the GCN 2.0 architecture can run modern graphics APIs at a feature level, but the hardware throughput will still bottleneck any demanding application. The DirectX 12 (12_0) feature level implies support for standard D3D12 features like bindless resources and asynchronous compute, but no specific feature-level details beyond the version number are provided. Display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent," meaning the actual connectors and supported resolutions vary by the host laptop or tablet.

Who Should Consider It

Based on the performance data, the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP is suitable only for ultra-mobile devices where power consumption (4 W) is the primary concern. Users who need basic productivity — web browsing, document editing, video playback — will find the 128 shading units sufficient for 2D acceleration. The 900.0 MPixel/s pixel rate is adequate for rendering a standard desktop interface at modest resolutions, but high-resolution displays (1440p or 4K) would likely strain the fill rate.

Gaming is not a realistic use case. With FP32 compute at 57.60 GFLOPS, even esports titles at low settings and 720p would struggle to maintain playable frame rates. The texture rate of 1.800 GTexel/s limits texture filtering in any 3D scene. For users with legacy software that relies on older DirectX 9/10/11 APIs, the DirectX 12 (12_0) support includes backward compatibility, but again, performance will be inadequate. This IGP is best suited for devices where battery life and heat dissipation outweigh any graphical ambition.

Power and Cooling

The TDP for the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP is 4 W, an exceptionally low figure that reflects its integrated nature and limited compute resources. There is no `suggestedPsu` listed, which is expected for an IGP — it draws power from the host platform rather than a dedicated power supply. The `powerConnectors` field is null, confirming that no external power connector is required. Similarly, the `slotWidth` is "IGP," meaning the GPU is soldered onto the motherboard or integrated into the APU die, not installed into a PCIe slot.

Cooling requirements are minimal given the 4 W TDP. Passive cooling is the likely intended solution, as the heat output from 57.60 GFLOPS of compute is negligible. The 28 nm process node helps keep power draw low, though the transistor count of 1,178 million on a 110 mm² die suggests a relatively dense design for its era. The `busInterface` is also "IGP," reinforcing that this part communicates over the system bus rather than a dedicated PCIe connection. No dimensions are provided, but the IGP form factor means there is no physical card to install.

Memory Subsystem

The memory configuration for the AMD Radeon HD 8180 IGP is entirely system-dependent. The `memory` fields list "System Shared" for size, type, and bus width, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This means the IGP has no dedicated VRAM; it allocates a portion of the host system’s RAM for graphics operations. The lack of a fixed memory bus width means performance scales with the host platform’s memory architecture — a dual-channel DDR3 system would provide more bandwidth than a single-channel one, but no specific numbers are given.

For high-resolution workloads, this shared-memory arrangement is a significant limitation. The bandwidth figure is not quantified, but "System Dependent" implies it cannot match dedicated GDDR5 or GDDR6 solutions. In practice, the effective bandwidth available to the GPU will be lower than the system memory’s peak because of contention with the CPU. The 4 ROPs and 8 TMUs are also constrained by this memory setup, limiting fill-rate performance at higher resolutions. The FP32 throughput of 57.60 GFLOPS is the ceiling for compute, and the memory subsystem will not be the bottleneck in most tasks — the GPU itself is the limiting factor.