Compare / GeForce GTX 960 vs Radeon R9 280

GTX 960 vs R9 280: which is better?

GeForce GTX 960 is about 13% faster than Radeon R9 280 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). 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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Faster: GeForce GTX 960Cheaper: Radeon R9 280Value: Radeon R9 280

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
19/100
52 FPS
Average FPS
46 FPS
≈ $64 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
86/100
Value for money
100/100
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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce GTX 960Radeon R9 280
52average FPS
46average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
144
118
Counter-Strike 2
76
68
League of Legends
154
131
Fortnite
18
19
Apex Legends
34
34
Rainbow Six Siege X
86
82
Overwatch 2
54
49
Rocket League
98
84
PUBG: Battlegrounds
36
31
Call of Duty: Warzone
17
25
Marvel Rivals
16
19
Dota 2
72
60

Other games

GTA V
38
30
Minecraft
97
71
Red Dead Redemption 2
11
14
Cyberpunk 2077
11
14
EA SPORTS FC
35
32
Roblox
78
67
Elden Ring
12
12
Baldur’s Gate 3
15
17
Euro Truck Simulator 2
31
24
Rust
16
18

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