Radeon R9 280X vs GeForce GTX 770
Radeon 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 Radeon R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 R9 280X and GeForce GTX 770
Radeon R9 280X
The Radeon 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: 6,100 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce GTX 770
The GeForce GTX 770 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,961 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 280X scores 6,100 and the GeForce GTX 770 reaches 5,961 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 770 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 280X) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 770). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280X) vs 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,100+2% | 5,961 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+23% | 3.333 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1085 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 280X comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 770 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon R9 280X) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 770) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon R9 280X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon R9 280X) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 770) — the Radeon R9 280X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+29% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 280X) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 770). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 280X) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 770). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 280X) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 770).
| Feature | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 280X draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 770's 230W — a 14% difference. The Radeon R9 280X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 280X) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 770). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-13% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.5+18% | 25.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 280X launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 770 launched at $399 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 770 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 101.7 (Radeon R9 280X) vs 149.0 (GeForce GTX 770) — the GeForce GTX 770 offers 46.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 280X | GeForce GTX 770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-25% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $40-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 101.7 | 149.0+47% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK104 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #404 | #398 |
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