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ASUS STRIX R9 380 DirectCU II OC 4 GB
Radeon R9 3804GB 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 OC 4 GB is a mid-range AMD GPU from 2015, suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in older titles, or low to medium settings in newer, more demanding games. Its 4GB GDDR5 VRAM is adequate for 1080p, but it will struggle with 1440p or 4K resolutions. Performance is comparable to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or GTX 1050 Ti.
Pros
- Good for 1080p gaming in older titles
- 4GB VRAM for texture heavy games
- DirectCU II cooler for lower temperatures
Cons
- Struggles with modern AAA games at 1080p high
- High power consumption for its performance
- Limited future-proofing
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