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GeForce GTX 680 vs Radeon R9 280

Which is better for games: the GeForce GTX 680 or the Radeon R9 280?

The GeForce GTX 680 and the Radeon R9 280 are practically level by our score.

GeForce GTX 680
Score
5,600
Video memory
2 GB
Minimum requirements
80%
Recommended requirements
43%
Where to buy:AmazoneBay
Radeon R9 280
Score
5,700
Video memory
3 GB
Minimum requirements
80%
Recommended requirements
46%
Where to buy:AmazoneBay

Popular games on both

GameGeForce GTX 680Radeon R9 280
Counter-Strike 2 Low · ≈20 FPS Low · ≈20 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 Low · ≈8 FPS Low · ≈8 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong Low · ≈8 FPS Low · ≈8 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 Low · ≈12 FPS Low · ≈12 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Low · ≈16 FPS Low · ≈17 FPS
Elden Ring Low · ≈8 FPS Low · ≈8 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3 Low · ≈8 FPS Low · ≈8 FPS
Dota 2 Ultra · ≈140 FPS Ultra · ≈140 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Low · ≈11 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Fortnite Low · ≈100 FPS Low · ≈100 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V Low · ≈85 FPS Low · ≈85 FPS
League of Legends Ultra · ≈75 FPS Ultra · ≈75 FPS
Marvel Rivals Low · ≈8 FPS Low · ≈8 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition Medium · ≈70 FPS Medium · ≈70 FPS
Valorant Ultra · ≈115 FPS Ultra · ≈120 FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds Low · ≈16 FPS Low · ≈16 FPS
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Low · ≈11 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Terraria Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Rust Low · ≈13 FPS Low · ≈13 FPS
Garry's Mod Low · ≈60 FPS Low · ≈60 FPS
Helldivers 2 Low · ≈11 FPS Low · ≈11 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Low · ≈16 FPS Low · ≈17 FPS
Dead by Daylight Low · ≈70 FPS Low · ≈70 FPS
Phasmophobia Low · ≈8 FPS Low · ≈8 FPS
Among Us High · ≈70 FPS High · ≈70 FPS
Geometry Dash Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved Low · ≈16 FPS Low · ≈16 FPS
The Forest Medium · ≈70 FPS Medium · ≈70 FPS

“Expected” estimates FPS from requirements at 4K. “Measured” describes one group with matching recorded conditions, which may use a different CPU or preset. Open its conditions before comparing.

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