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R9 280 vs HD 7870: which is better?

Radeon R9 280 is about 10% faster than Radeon HD 7870 in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon HD 7870 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon R9 280

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 19/100
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AMD

Radeon HD 7870

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: Radeon R9 280Cheaper: Radeon HD 7870Value: Radeon HD 7870

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
19/100
Part score
18/100
33 FPS
Average FPS
30 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
93/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon R9 280Radeon HD 7870
33average FPS
30average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
91
81
Counter-Strike 2
48
43
League of Legends
104
93
Fortnite
12
11
Apex Legends
23
20
Rainbow Six Siege X
58
52
Overwatch 2
33
30
Rocket League
63
56
PUBG: Battlegrounds
21
18
Call of Duty: Warzone
16
15
Marvel Rivals
12
11
Dota 2
45
40

Other games

GTA V
20
18
Minecraft
54
48
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
21
19
Roblox
50
45
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
11
10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
16
15
Rust
12
10

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