Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 vs GeForce GTX 760
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 760 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (278mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 17.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 and GeForce GTX 760
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,765 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce GTX 760
The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 scores 4,765 and the GeForce GTX 760 reaches 4,813 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 760 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,765 | 4,813+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+56% | 1152 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+21% | 2.378 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+21% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+17% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+367% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) — a 25% advantage for the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 760) — the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 240 GB/s+25% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+7% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 760).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 760's 170W — a 16.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 278mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 170W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 278mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8 | 28.3+19% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.1 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 17.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 760 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 | GeForce GTX 760 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279 | $249-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $30-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 136.1 | 160.4+18% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK104 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #454 | #450 |
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