How many games can a AMD Radeon R9 280 run?

Of 3,151 games with usable GPU requirements, 2620 run on a AMD Radeon R9 280 (1595 at their recommended settings), and 531 fall below the minimum.

Is the AMD Radeon R9 280 still good enough for modern games?

For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended GPU spec more often than not.

Games you can play with a AMD Radeon R9 280

performance score 783 GB VRAMGCN 1

The AMD Radeon R9 280 is a GCN 1 previous-generation graphics card with 3 GB of VRAM. Across 3,151 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated GPU target.

1,195

Runs easily

400

Meets recommended requirements

1,025

Meets minimum requirements

531

Below minimum

Runs easily

1,195 games

Well above the recommended GPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

Showing 48 of 1,195.

Meets recommended requirements

400 games

Meets or beats the recommended GPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

Showing 48 of 400.

Meets minimum requirements

1,025 games

Clears the minimum GPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

Showing 48 of 1,025.

Below minimum

531 games

Below the stated minimum GPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

Showing 48 of 531.

FAQ

How many games can a AMD Radeon R9 280 run?: Of 3,151 games with usable GPU requirements, 2620 run on a AMD Radeon R9 280 (1595 at their recommended settings), and 531 fall below the minimum.
Is the AMD Radeon R9 280 still good enough for modern games?: For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended GPU spec more often than not.