R9 280X over GTX1050

[matatiesa123]

I currently have a gtx 1050 and I saw an offer in the used market where the seller offers a r9 280x for a gtx 1050. I dont have a psu strong enough for r9 280x but i have 50$ that i could spend on a 650w psu. my question is- is it worth it? is the 50$ and the "struggle" justified by the performance? should i even consider a r9 280x? what should i know about the r9 280x?

 

[ElectrO_90]

280x is a very strong and capable card, but it is showing it's age and isn't that much faster than the 1050.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti-vs-AMD-R9-280X/3649vs2192

 

[Ztdutxjgxgtu]

280x is a refresh of a refresh card .
Uses much power and much heat
Performance gain? May be none or minimal

 

[TechyInAZ]

Yes it's worth it the 280X is a very speedy GPU vs the 1050 Ti. I believe it's similar in speed to an RX 470 (i believe, correct me if i'm wrong)

 

[R0GG]

- GTX 1050 : PCIe 3.0 DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, , directx 12, 75 W TDP.

- R9 280x: PCIe 3.0 , HDMI 1.4 port and a DisplayPort 1.2, directX 11.2, 250 W TDP

I own a PowerColor R9 280x and although power hungry, it runs very cool and quiet with dual fan (idles at 35 in 20 room temp) and has excellent performance (quietest and coolest card I've ever owned), but it's relatively outdated outputs versions and directX wise. It has roughly a 25 to 35% performance edge over the 1050 but consumes more than triple the power on peak load !

I suggest skipping the R9 280x and going straight for a 1060 ( the 6GB if within budget), in this case your PSU would surely not need an upgrade if it's of a brand name with high efficiency rating at least 550 watt.

 

[madmatt30]

280x ? Very close to a 1050ti performance wise, generally pull 180w or so.

Better than the 1050 yes performance wise.

The issue here is youd be swapping a fairly modern card 1-2 year old for something around 4 years old.

+ an extra spend on a new psu too ??

Not such a great idea imo.

 

[matatiesa123]

280x is a very strong and capable card, but it is showing it's age and isn't that much faster than the 1050.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti-vs-AMD-R9-280X/3649vs2192

why are you comparing a 1050 TI with the r9 280x?

 

[ElectrO_90]

280x is a very strong and capable card, but it is showing it's age and isn't that much faster than the 1050.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti-vs-AMD-R9-280X/3649vs2192

why are you comparing a 1050 TI with the r9 280x?

forgive me trying to help you. I am sure you can figure out it's just a menu you drop down.
I have 280x 390x 580 and they are good cards. As mentioned it IS a strong card... but do as you wish.

 

[R0GG]

I think he meant his initial question was about 1050 (not the Ti version)

 

[ElectrO_90]

At the end of the day, there is an 8% increase in performance of a 280x and 1050 in games (according to the chart)
It makes little difference between a TI or not.
The card is still a good card, but I don't see how he will benefit from it. Like I said, it's an ageing card as you know.
I'd stick with the 1050, less power draw, but maybe he doesn't pay the Electric bill. Plus you know the 1050 is quite new and whats been happening with it, you don't know if the 280 is on it's last legs, because it is 4 years old....

 

[matatiesa123]

280x is a very strong and capable card, but it is showing it's age and isn't that much faster than the 1050.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti-vs-AMD-R9-280X/3649vs2192

why are you comparing a 1050 TI with the r9 280x?

forgive me trying to help you. I am sure you can figure out it's just a menu you drop down.
I have 280x 390x 580 and they are good cards. As mentioned it IS a strong card... but do as you wish.

thank you