Radeon R9 380 2GB

2GB VRAM. Documented release: June 2015.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

R9 380 2GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 53 FPS
Our rating: 38.9 /100
R9380s we've tested: 2
Recorded benchmark rank: #134 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

GPUsed’s continuous 1080p FurMark workload. These figures compare that benchmark, not FPS in a particular game. Historical quantities are supplied model or family totals, not the retained sample size of the displayed FPS average.

See the benchmark rankings

GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 2GB R9 380 brought Tonga into AMD's everyday 1080p range at a competitive price. It did that job well at launch, though the more generous 4GB version gave the same GPU more breathing room for demanding textures.

GPUsed Legend Rating

4.4 /10

4.4 out of 10

Our editorial rating of its legacy and character. It is separate from benchmark performance and is not an audience vote.

Explore the Workhorse archetype

THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: Radeon R9 380 2GB
Memory: 2GB VRAM
Documented release: June 2015
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 2G GDDR5 Dual-X via ASK distributor in Japan

MSI R9 380 GAMING 2G specifies a desktop R9 380 with 2 GB GDDR5.

A board-specific test SKU is not supplied with this profile. It identifies the recorded GPU variant; a particular card’s dimensions, cooler and power connections need their own check.

PICK ITS OPPONENT

R9 380 2GB comparisons

Choose any other recorded model on the bench to compare the exact FPS difference.

Choose an opponent

CHECK THE RECEIPTS

Profile sources

Reviewed 3 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Profile references support the identity and editorial context. The benchmark FPS and historical quantities are GPUsed’s supplied records.