GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM vs Radeon R9 280

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

2013

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Draws 170W instead of 200W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Radeon R9 280

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌17.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 170W.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

2013

Radeon R9 280

2014

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Draws 170W instead of 200W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌17.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 280 better than GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,474 vs 5,532 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon R9 280 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 3 GB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon R9 280 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $279 MSRP. Radeon R9 280 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon R9 280 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $279 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (170W vs 200W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM make more sense than Radeon R9 280?

Yes. GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (170W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 280. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 280 currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 280 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	Radeon R9 280
1080p
low	78 FPS	77 FPS
medium	66 FPS	63 FPS
high	53 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	60 FPS	54 FPS
high	42 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	24 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	15 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	Radeon R9 280
1080p
low	123 FPS	129 FPS
medium	91 FPS	100 FPS
high	69 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	73 FPS
medium	45 FPS	53 FPS
high	33 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	28 FPS
medium	17 FPS	20 FPS
high	13 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	11 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	Radeon R9 280
1080p
low	246 FPS	249 FPS
medium	197 FPS	199 FPS
high	164 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	187 FPS
medium	148 FPS	149 FPS
high	123 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	124 FPS
medium	99 FPS	100 FPS
high	82 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	Radeon R9 280
1080p
low	126 FPS	140 FPS
medium	100 FPS	116 FPS
high	85 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	97 FPS	103 FPS
medium	78 FPS	85 FPS
high	67 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	62 FPS
medium	43 FPS	48 FPS
high	34 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM and Radeon R9 280

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 27 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,474 points.

Radeon R9 280

The Radeon R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 4 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 933 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,532 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM scores 5,474 and the Radeon R9 280 reaches 5,532 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 280 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 280). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 3.344 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 933 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	Radeon R9 280
G3D Mark Score	5,474	5,532+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344	1792+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.634 TFLOPS	3.344 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	980 MHz+5%	933 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	112 KB	448 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 280 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	Radeon R9 280
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 280 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 240 GB/s (Radeon R9 280) — a 25% advantage for the Radeon R9 280. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 768 KB (Radeon R9 280) — the Radeon R9 280 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	Radeon R9 280
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	240 GB/s+25%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM draws 170W versus the Radeon R9 280's 200W — a 16.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 500W (Radeon R9 280). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin.