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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R9 280X vs GeForce GTX 780

The Radeon R9 280X is slightly slower than the GeForce GTX 780 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Is 5 months newer
  • Up to 117% cheaper$299 vs $649
  • Up to 84% better value for money
  • Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 117% more expensive$649 vs $299

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 780 ranks 1 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
AMD Radeon R9 280X Logo
Radeon R9 280X
4096 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Logo
GeForce GTX 780
4156 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 780 has 1% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 780 fills pixels 35% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Logo
GeForce GTX 780
173.2 GT/s

GeForce GTX 780 maps textures 35% faster.

Memory Bandwidthhelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Logo
GeForce GTX 780
288.4 GB/s
GDDR5
Memory Typehelp
GDDR5
384-bit
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384-bit
Volcanic Islands (R9 200)
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GeForce 700
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 280X or GeForce GTX 780?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 280X or GeForce GTX 780?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 280X and GeForce GTX 780?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 280X scores 4/100, GeForce GTX 780 scores 5/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 280X or GeForce GTX 780 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 280X or GeForce GTX 780?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 280X and GeForce GTX 780?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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