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ASUS STRIX R9 380 DirectCU II
Radeon R9 3802GB GDDR5190W221mm970 MHz BoostPCIe 3.0
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ChipsetRadeon R9 380
Chipset MakerAMD
SeriesRadeon R-Series
Base Clock970 MHz
Boost Clock970 MHz
Stream Processors1792
Launch DateJun 18, 2015
About This Product
The ASUS STRIX R9 380 DirectCU II is a mid-range AMD GPU from 2015, suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings. It offers performance comparable to an Nvidia GTX 960, making it a viable option for esports titles or older AAA games. The 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM may be a limitation for modern games at higher textures.
Pros
- Capable 1080p gaming at medium settings
- DirectCU II cooler offers good thermals
- Suitable for esports and older titles
Cons
- Limited 2GB VRAM for modern games
- High power consumption for its performance
- Outdated architecture
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