Compare / Radeon R9 285 vs Radeon HD 7970

R9 285 vs HD 7970: which is better?

Radeon R9 285 is about 6% faster than Radeon HD 7970 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). Radeon HD 7970 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon R9 285

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 R9 285Cheaper: Radeon HD 7970Value: Radeon HD 7970

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
21/100
Part score
20/100
56 FPS
Average FPS
53 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 285Radeon HD 7970
56average FPS
53average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

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

Competitive games

Valorant
143
135
Counter-Strike 2
82
78
League of Legends
159
150
Fortnite
23
22
Apex Legends
41
39
Rainbow Six Siege X
99
93
Overwatch 2
59
55
Rocket League
102
96
PUBG: Battlegrounds
37
35
Call of Duty: Warzone
30
29
Marvel Rivals
23
21
Dota 2
73
68

Other games

GTA V
36
34
Minecraft
87
82
Red Dead Redemption 2
16
16
Cyberpunk 2077
17
16
EA SPORTS FC
38
36
Roblox
82
77
Elden Ring
15
14
Baldur’s Gate 3
21
20
Euro Truck Simulator 2
30
28
Rust
21
20

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