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XFX Radeon Double D R9 280X 1000MHz Boost Ready 3GB DDR5 2XmDP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9-280X-TDFD

Name: XFX Radeon Double D R9 280X 1000MHz Boost Ready 3GB DDR5 2XmDP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9-280X-TDFD
Brand: XFX
SKU: B00FSC5N66
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$119.99

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Bottom line: The XFX Radeon Double D R9 280X 1000MHz Boost Ready 3GB DDR5 2XmDP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9-280X-TDFD is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $119.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Features XFX Enhanced Double Dissipation Cooling
✓ Backed by XFX's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

The XFX R9 280X combines extreme graphics power with style and beauty. AMD Boost ready to ensure you get the maximum performance when you need it most and supports up to four monitors when both mini Display Ports are utilized.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored XFX Radeon Double D R9 280X 1000MHz Boost Ready 3GB DDR5 2XmDP HDMI… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro graphics cards category. XFX's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Features XFX Enhanced Double Dissipation Cooling
Core Clock: 850Mhz, Boost Clock: 1000Mhz, Memory size: 3GB, Effective Memory Clock, 6.0Ghz, Memory Interface 384-bit, Memory Type: GDDR5
XFX Lifetime Warranty - Registration within 30 days of purchase required
Please watch the Instructional Video before use.

Full Specifications

Brand	XFX
Core Clock	850Mhz, Boost Clock: 1000Mhz, Memory size: 3GB, Effective Memory Clock, 6.0Ghz, Memory Interface 384-bit, Memory Type: GDDR5
Model Name	R9-280X-TDFD
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	R9-280X-TDFD
Mfr Part Number	R9280XTDFD
Video Processor	ATI
Antenna Location	Gaming
Graphics Card Ram	3 GB
Graphics Ram Size	3 GB
Graphics Ram Type	DDR5 SDRAM
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	6000 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	AMD Radeon
Graphics Description	XFX Radeon Double D R9 280X with 3GB GDDR5, 1000MHz Boost, 384-bit Memory Interface, 2x mDP, HDMI, 2x DVI
Video Output Interface	HDMI
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Display Maximum Resolution	4096x2160
Display Resolution Maximum	4096x2160
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	ATI

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XFX Radeon Double D R9 280X 1000MHz Boost Ready 3GB DDR5 2XmDP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9-280X-TDFD is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.