AMD Radeon R9 280X vs GeForce GTX 750

The AMD Radeon R9 280X is the faster graphics card, scoring 10/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 8/100 for the GeForce GTX 750 — roughly 25% faster. If your budget allows, the AMD Radeon R9 280X is the better long-term choice.

Winner

AMD Radeon R9 280X

10
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 750

8
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon R9 280XGeForce GTX 750
Gaming score10/1008/100
VRAM3 GB-
Memory typeGDDR5-
TDP250 W55 W
Boost clock1000 MHz-
ReleaseOct 2013-
MSRP$49.00-

AMD Radeon R9 280X vs GeForce GTX 750: which should you buy?

The AMD Radeon R9 280X is the faster graphics card, scoring 10/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 8/100 for the GeForce GTX 750 — roughly 25% faster. If your budget allows, the AMD Radeon R9 280X is the better long-term choice. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon R9 280X better than the GeForce GTX 750?
The AMD Radeon R9 280X is faster for gaming, scoring 10/100 versus 8/100 for the GeForce GTX 750 (about 25% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon R9 280X or the GeForce GTX 750?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Radeon R9 280X. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the GeForce GTX 750 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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