Radeon R9 280 vs Radeon R7 240
The Radeon R9 280 is much faster than the Radeon R7 240 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
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.
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Radeon R9 280 has 646% more compute power.
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Radeon R9 280 fills pixels 433% faster.
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Radeon R9 280 maps textures 646% faster.
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Radeon R9 280 moves data 226% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Radeon R9 280 or Radeon R7 240?
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
Which is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon R9 280 or Radeon R7 240?
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
What is the difference between Radeon R9 280 and Radeon R7 240?
Performance: Radeon R9 280 scores 4/100, Radeon R7 240 scores 0/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
Will the Radeon R9 280 or Radeon R7 240 bottleneck my PC?
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.
Is it worth upgrading to the Radeon R9 280 or Radeon R7 240?
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Does VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R9 280 and Radeon R7 240?
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.
Popular Comparisons
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