Compare / GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon R9 280

GTX 680 vs R9 280: which is better?

Radeon R9 280 is about 36% faster than GeForce GTX 680 in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce GTX 680 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 20/100
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AMD

Radeon R9 280

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 19/100
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Faster: Radeon R9 280Value: GeForce GTX 680

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
19/100
14 FPS
Average FPS
19 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
100/100
Value for money
88/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce GTX 680Radeon R9 280
14average FPS
19average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
42
56
Counter-Strike 2
15
25
League of Legends
63
67
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
<10
11
Rainbow Six Siege X
17
30
Overwatch 2
10
16
Rocket League
26
37
PUBG: Battlegrounds
<10
10
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
19
26

Other games

GTA V
<10
<10
Minecraft
26
31
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
<10
10
Roblox
27
29
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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