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GTX 960 vs R9 280: which is better?

GeForce GTX 960 and Radeon R9 280 perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon R9 280 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 960

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $64 (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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Cheaper: Radeon R9 280Value: Radeon R9 280

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
19/100
19 FPS
Average FPS
19 FPS
≈ $64 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
86/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce GTX 960Radeon R9 280
19average FPS
19average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
63
56
Counter-Strike 2
22
25
League of Legends
79
67
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
<10
11
Rainbow Six Siege X
25
30
Overwatch 2
14
16
Rocket League
39
37
PUBG: Battlegrounds
<10
10
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
29
26

Other games

GTA V
<10
<10
Minecraft
39
31
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
<10
10
Roblox
34
29
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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