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

Of 10,550 games with usable GPU requirements, 9088 run on a AMD Radeon R9 280X (6562 at their recommended settings), and 1462 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 10,550 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.

5,656

Runs easily

906

Meets recommended requirements

2,526

Meets minimum requirements

1,462

Below minimum

Runs easily

5,656 games

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

Showing 48 of 5,656.

Meets recommended requirements

906 games

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

Showing 48 of 906.

Meets minimum requirements

2,526 games

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

Showing 48 of 2,526.

Below minimum

1,462 games

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

Showing 48 of 1,462.

FAQ

How many games can a AMD Radeon R9 280X run?: Of 10,550 games with usable GPU requirements, 9088 run on a AMD Radeon R9 280X (6562 at their recommended settings), and 1462 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.