Compare / Radeon R9 280X vs Radeon HD 7970

R9 280X vs HD 7970: which is better?

Radeon HD 7970 is about 17% faster than Radeon R9 280X in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon HD 7970 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon R9 280X

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $56 (used)Part score 21/100
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AMD

Radeon HD 7970

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 20/100
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Faster: Radeon HD 7970Cheaper: Radeon HD 7970Value: Radeon HD 7970

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
21/100
Part score
20/100
18 FPS
Average FPS
21 FPS
≈ $56 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
91/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon R9 280XRadeon HD 7970
18average FPS
21average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
55
64
Counter-Strike 2
20
29
League of Legends
86
77
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
<10
12
Rainbow Six Siege X
24
34
Overwatch 2
13
19
Rocket League
36
42
PUBG: Battlegrounds
<10
11
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
26
30

Other games

GTA V
<10
11
Minecraft
30
36
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
<10
11
Roblox
37
33
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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