Compare / Radeon R9 280 vs Radeon HD 7870

R9 280 vs HD 7870: which is better?

Radeon R9 280 is about 12% faster than Radeon HD 7870 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). 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
46 FPS
Average FPS
41 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
46average FPS
41average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
118
105
Counter-Strike 2
68
61
League of Legends
131
117
Fortnite
19
17
Apex Legends
34
30
Rainbow Six Siege X
82
73
Overwatch 2
49
44
Rocket League
84
75
PUBG: Battlegrounds
31
27
Call of Duty: Warzone
25
23
Marvel Rivals
19
17
Dota 2
60
53

Other games

GTA V
30
27
Minecraft
71
64
Red Dead Redemption 2
14
12
Cyberpunk 2077
14
13
EA SPORTS FC
32
28
Roblox
67
60
Elden Ring
12
11
Baldur’s Gate 3
17
15
Euro Truck Simulator 2
24
22
Rust
18
16

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