Can a AMD Radeon R9 280X run V Rising?
The AMD Radeon R9 280X clears the minimum bar for V Rising but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 36 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the AMD Radeon R9 280X measures up
| Requirement | AMD Radeon R9 280X | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 11 | 5 | 18 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 2 GB | 8 GB | Minimum |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 22 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 13 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
VRAM headroom
At 3GB you are under the 8GB this game recommends. Lower the texture setting one notch first — it costs the least visual quality per gigabyte saved.
How other cards handle V Rising
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs AMD Radeon R9 280X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon 890M | D | 43 | ▲ 7 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT | D | 39 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | D | 36 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 380X | D | 36 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon 780M | D | 36 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 | D | 32 | ▼ 4 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the AMD Radeon R9 280X run V Rising?
The AMD Radeon R9 280X clears the minimum bar for V Rising but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 36 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 36 FPS at 1080p, 22 FPS at 1440p and 13 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.