Radeon R9 280 vs Radeon RX 560
The Radeon R9 280 is slightly faster than the Radeon RX 560 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 28% more compute power.
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Radeon R9 280 fills pixels 46% faster.
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Radeon R9 280 maps textures 28% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Radeon R9 280 or Radeon RX 560?
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 RX 560?
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 RX 560?
Performance: Radeon R9 280 scores 4/100, 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.
Will the Radeon R9 280 or Radeon RX 560 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 RX 560?
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 RX 560?
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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