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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R9 280 vs GeForce GTX 760

The Radeon R9 280 is faster than the GeForce GTX 760 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 24% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 months newer
  • Up to 11% better value for money
  • Up to 12% more expensive$279 vs $249
  • Up to 12% cheaper$249 vs $279

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon R9 280 ranks 1 points higher.

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AMD Radeon R9 280 Logo
Radeon R9 280
3344 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Logo
GeForce GTX 760
2378 TFLOPS

Radeon R9 280 has 41% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon R9 280 Logo
Radeon R9 280
29.86 GP/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Logo
GeForce GTX 760
24.77 GP/s

Radeon R9 280 fills pixels 21% faster.

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AMD Radeon R9 280 Logo
Radeon R9 280
104.5 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Logo
GeForce GTX 760
99.07 GT/s

Radeon R9 280 maps textures 5% faster.

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Radeon R9 280 has 1 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Logo
GeForce GTX 760
192.3 GB/s

Radeon R9 280 moves data 25% faster.

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GeForce GTX 760 draws 30W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR5
384-bit
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256-bit
Volcanic Islands (R9 200)
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GeForce 700
Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 280 or GeForce GTX 760?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon R9 280 or GeForce GTX 760?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R9 280 and GeForce GTX 760?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 280 scores 4/100, GeForce GTX 760 scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 280 or GeForce GTX 760 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon R9 280 or GeForce GTX 760?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R9 280 and GeForce GTX 760?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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