FPS Proof

Radeon R9 280X vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Which is better for games: the Radeon R9 280X or the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The Radeon R9 280X and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti are practically level by our score.

Radeon R9 280X
Score
6,200
Video memory
3 GB
Minimum requirements
81%
Recommended requirements
48%
Where to buy:AmazoneBay
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Score
6,100
Video memory
4 GB
Minimum requirements
81%
Recommended requirements
48%
Where to buy:AmazoneBay

Popular games on both

GameRadeon R9 280XGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Counter-Strike 2 High · ≈70 FPS High · ≈65 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 Low · ≈21 FPS Low · ≈21 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong Low · ≈21 FPS Low · ≈21 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 Low · ≈40 FPS Low · ≈40 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Medium · ≈70 FPS Medium · ≈70 FPS
Elden Ring Low · ≈22 FPS Low · ≈22 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3 Low · ≈23 FPS Low · ≈23 FPS
Dota 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Low · ≈30 FPS Low · ≈30 FPS
Fortnite High · ≈65 FPS High · ≈65 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V High · ≈90 FPS High · ≈90 FPS
League of Legends Ultra · ≈205 FPS Ultra · ≈200 FPS
Marvel Rivals Low · ≈21 FPS Low · ≈21 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition High · ≈95 FPS High · ≈95 FPS
Valorant Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds Low · ≈60 FPS Low · ≈55 FPS
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Low · ≈29 FPS Low · ≈29 FPS
Terraria Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Rust Low · ≈40 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Garry's Mod High · ≈60 FPS High · ≈60 FPS
Helldivers 2 Low · ≈30 FPS Low · ≈30 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2 High · ≈75 FPS High · ≈75 FPS
Dead by Daylight High · ≈75 FPS High · ≈75 FPS
Phasmophobia Low · ≈21 FPS Low · ≈21 FPS
Among Us Ultra · ≈145 FPS Ultra · ≈145 FPS
Geometry Dash Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved Medium · ≈60 FPS Medium · ≈60 FPS
The Forest Ultra · ≈100 FPS Ultra · ≈95 FPS

“Expected” estimates FPS from requirements at 1080p. “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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