Compare / Radeon R9 280X vs Radeon R9 285

R9 280X vs R9 285: which is better?

Radeon R9 285 is about 22% faster than Radeon R9 280X in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon R9 280X 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 R9 285

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $56 (used)Part score 21/100
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Faster: Radeon R9 285

Head to head

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

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon R9 280XRadeon R9 285
18average FPS
22average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
55
68
Counter-Strike 2
20
30
League of Legends
86
82
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
<10
13
Rainbow Six Siege X
24
36
Overwatch 2
13
20
Rocket League
36
44
PUBG: Battlegrounds
<10
12
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
26
32

Other games

GTA V
<10
11
Minecraft
30
38
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
<10
12
Roblox
37
36
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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