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RX 460 vs R9 280: which is better?

Radeon RX 460 and Radeon R9 280 perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon R9 280 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon RX 460

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $64 (used)Part score 20/100
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AMD

Radeon R9 280

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 19/100
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Cheaper: Radeon R9 280Value: Radeon R9 280

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
19/100
34 FPS
Average FPS
33 FPS
≈ $64 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
80/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon RX 460Radeon R9 280
34average FPS
33average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
100
91
Counter-Strike 2
46
48
League of Legends
115
104
Fortnite
10
12
Apex Legends
19
23
Rainbow Six Siege X
56
58
Overwatch 2
32
33
Rocket League
69
63
PUBG: Battlegrounds
20
21
Call of Duty: Warzone
11
16
Marvel Rivals
<10
12
Dota 2
49
45

Other games

GTA V
20
20
Minecraft
59
54
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
20
21
Roblox
55
50
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
11
Euro Truck Simulator 2
18
16
Rust
<10
12

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