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HD 7970 vs R9 280: which is better?

Radeon HD 7970 is about 11% faster than Radeon R9 280 in games (4K · 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
21 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

Radeon HD 7970Radeon R9 280
21average FPS
19average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
64
56
Counter-Strike 2
29
25
League of Legends
77
67
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
12
11
Rainbow Six Siege X
34
30
Overwatch 2
19
16
Rocket League
42
37
PUBG: Battlegrounds
11
10
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
30
26

Other games

GTA V
11
<10
Minecraft
36
31
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
11
10
Roblox
33
29
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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