Radeon R9 285 2GB

2GB VRAM. Documented release: September 2014.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

R9 285 2GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 51 FPS
Our rating: 38.4 /100
R9285s we've tested: 2
Recorded benchmark rank: #136 of 257 variants

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 2GB R9 285 introduced Tonga's updated GCN features at the same price tier as the earlier R9 280. Its narrower bus and smaller frame buffer made the limited gaming gain a conspicuous compromise.

GPUsed Legend Rating

4.4 /10

4.4 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: Radeon R9 285 2GB
Memory: 2GB VRAM
Documented release: September 2014
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented market

AMD's dated availability record and the first-hand assessment both identify the exact Radeon R9 285 2GB configuration, distinct from other memory variants.

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: ir.amd.com Release reference
Source 2: techspot.com

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