How many games can a AMD Radeon R9 280X run?

Of 3,151 games with usable GPU requirements, 2652 run on a AMD Radeon R9 280X (1655 at their recommended settings), and 499 fall below the minimum.

Is the AMD Radeon R9 280X 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 280X

performance score 883 GB VRAMGCN 1

The AMD Radeon R9 280X 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.

1,247

Runs easily

408

Meets recommended requirements

997

Meets minimum requirements

499

Below minimum

Runs easily

1,247 games

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

Showing 48 of 1,247.

Meets recommended requirements

408 games

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

Showing 48 of 408.

Meets minimum requirements

997 games

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

Showing 48 of 997.

Below minimum

499 games

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

Showing 48 of 499.

FAQ

How many games can a AMD Radeon R9 280X run?: Of 3,151 games with usable GPU requirements, 2652 run on a AMD Radeon R9 280X (1655 at their recommended settings), and 499 fall below the minimum.
Is the AMD Radeon R9 280X still good enough for modern games?: For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended GPU spec more often than not.