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Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
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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 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $249), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 515.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+515.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X and GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce GTX 760 Ti
The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,307 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X scores 5,248 and the GeForce GTX 760 Ti reaches 5,307 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 928 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,248 | 5,307+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2880+41% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+30% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+8% | 928 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 240+88% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+113% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.5 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7970 / R9 280X comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 264 GB/s (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — a 37.5% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 264 GB/s+38% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.5 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 3rd Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 760 Ti's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 275mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.2+24% | 21.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X costs 83.9% less ($209 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 131.2 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 21.3 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers 516% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $249-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-84% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 131.2+516% | 21.3 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK110B |
| Release | October 8 2013 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #404 | #278 |
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