Compare / Radeon HD 7970 vs Radeon R9 280

HD 7970 vs R9 280: which is better?

Radeon HD 7970 is about 15% faster than Radeon R9 280 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon HD 7970 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon HD 7970

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 HD 7970Value: Radeon HD 7970

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
19/100
53 FPS
Average FPS
46 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

Radeon HD 7970Radeon R9 280
53average FPS
46average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
135
118
Counter-Strike 2
78
68
League of Legends
150
131
Fortnite
22
19
Apex Legends
39
34
Rainbow Six Siege X
93
82
Overwatch 2
55
49
Rocket League
96
84
PUBG: Battlegrounds
35
31
Call of Duty: Warzone
29
25
Marvel Rivals
21
19
Dota 2
68
60

Other games

GTA V
34
30
Minecraft
82
71
Red Dead Redemption 2
16
14
Cyberpunk 2077
16
14
EA SPORTS FC
36
32
Roblox
77
67
Elden Ring
14
12
Baldur’s Gate 3
20
17
Euro Truck Simulator 2
28
24
Rust
20
18

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