Compare / Radeon R9 280 vs Radeon RX 560

R9 280 vs RX 560: which is better?

Radeon R9 280 is about 27% faster than Radeon RX 560 in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon R9 280 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 RX 560

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $80 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: Radeon R9 280Cheaper: Radeon R9 280Value: Radeon R9 280

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
19/100
Part score
18/100
19 FPS
Average FPS
15 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $80 (used)
100/100
Value for money
54/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon R9 280Radeon RX 560
19average FPS
15average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
56
47
Counter-Strike 2
25
17
League of Legends
67
61
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
11
<10
Rainbow Six Siege X
30
21
Overwatch 2
16
12
Rocket League
37
31
PUBG: Battlegrounds
10
<10
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
26
22

Other games

GTA V
<10
<10
Minecraft
31
26
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
10
<10
Roblox
29
26
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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