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R9 280 vs HD 7950: which is better?

Radeon R9 280 and Radeon HD 7950 perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon HD 7950 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 7950

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 19/100
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Cheaper: Radeon HD 7950Value: Radeon HD 7950

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
19/100
Part score
19/100
33 FPS
Average FPS
33 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
83/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon R9 280Radeon HD 7950
33average FPS
33average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
91
91
Counter-Strike 2
48
48
League of Legends
104
104
Fortnite
12
12
Apex Legends
23
23
Rainbow Six Siege X
58
58
Overwatch 2
33
33
Rocket League
63
63
PUBG: Battlegrounds
21
21
Call of Duty: Warzone
16
16
Marvel Rivals
12
12
Dota 2
45
45

Other games

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

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