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Radeon R9 285 vs Radeon RX 560
The Radeon R9 285 is quite a bit faster than the Radeon RX 560 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $243.89 more expensive!
Radeon R9 2855% Score
- Up to 46% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 152% more expensive – $368.88 vs $124.99
Radeon RX 5603% Score
- Is 2 years and 8 months newer
- Up to 152% cheaper – $124.99 vs $368.88
- Up to 72% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon R9 285 has 26% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 285 fills pixels 44% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 285 maps textures 26% faster.
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GDDR5256-bit
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128-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
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Polaris (RX 500)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 285 or Radeon RX 560?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 285 or Radeon RX 560?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 285 and Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 285 scores 5/100, Radeon RX 560 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 285 or Radeon RX 560 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 285 or Radeon RX 560?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 285 and Radeon RX 560?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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