Compare / Radeon R9 285 vs Radeon R9 280X

R9 285 vs R9 280X: which is better?

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

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

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

Competitive games

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

Other games

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

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