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GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2X 2GB review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£200VRAM:2 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):190 W

GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2X 2GB Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2X 2GB
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

40%

4.1

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 86% of graphics cards
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▼Worse than 68%
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

44%

2.2

Performance

24%

3.1

Memory

12%

8.4

Power

11%

6.3

Features

5%

8.5

Design

4%

6.6

Connectivity

▼Worse than 93%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £200
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2X 2GB

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

44%

2.2

Performance

24%

3.1

Memory

12%

8.4

Power

11%

6.3

Features

5%

8.5

Design

4%

6.6

Connectivity

4.1
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
2,582 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB scores 2,582 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 93.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
7,696 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB scores 7,696 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 90% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,671 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB scores 3,671 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 87.6% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
3.48 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB delivers 3.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 90.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
2 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
176 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB reaches 176 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 89.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
5,500 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB reaches an effective memory speed of 5,500 MHz, which is slower than that of 95.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.2
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 94.9% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
4096x2160
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 92.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal to 8.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.2
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
5.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.9% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
190 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a TDP of 190 W, which is lower than that of 54.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
190 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB draws 190 W under peak load, which is lower than 57.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
190 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a board power limit of 190 W, which is lower than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
190 W
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Size
263x 142x 43 mm
Length
250 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB is 250 mm long, which is shorter than 67.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Height
127 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB is 127 mm tall, which is taller than 54.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
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GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2X 2GB vs the average graphics card

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  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 2 years newer
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 32.2 mm shorter card length
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB is shorter than the average graphics card (250 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    250 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.6x cheaper
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£200 vs £520).
    £200 vs £520
  • 2 years newer
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • More FP64 throughput
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 32.2 mm shorter card length
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB is shorter than the average graphics card (250 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    250 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 60.9% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 49.5% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (970 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    970 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 71.3% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (108.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    108.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has worse value for money than the average graphics card (7.16 vs 7.4).
    7.16 vs 7.41
  • 60.9% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    980 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 49.5% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (970 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    970 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 80.8% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (31 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    31.04 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 71.3% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (108.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    108.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 12 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    28 vs 40
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    112 vs 184
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    32 vs 64
  • 84.6% lower FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (3.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    3.48 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 66% lower PassMark score
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (7,696 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    7,696 points vs 22,638 points
  • 82.5% lower gaming score
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,582 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    2,582 points vs 14,779 points
  • 69.6% lower compute score
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3,671 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    3,671 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 88.2% lower FP16 performance
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (3.5 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    3.48 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 54.2% lower FP64 performance
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.22 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2,560 fewer FP32 units
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,792 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,792 vs 4,352
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 71.1% slower memory speed
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (5,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    5,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 60.7% lower memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (176 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    176 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 21.4% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    16 KB vs 128 KB
  • 5.6x larger process node
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No AI upscalers
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
    1.2 vs 1.4
  • No DirectStorage support
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older shader model
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
    6.5 vs 6.8
  • No sampler feedback
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3).
    2.1 vs 3
  • 78.2% fewer transistors
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,000 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    5,000 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1a).
    1.4a vs 2.1a
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
    1.2 vs 1.4a
  • More basic codec support
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
    1.4 vs 2.3
  • Lower display resolution
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
    4096x2160 vs 7680x4320
  • Not VR ready
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 75% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    50 °C vs 37 °C
  • 7.6 dB noisier under load
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    43 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 7 °C higher load temperature
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    74 °C vs 67 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2x2GB does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2X 2GB

  • Solid 1080p gaming performance for titles of its era like GTA V and Battlefield
  • Windforce 2X cooling system is effective, keeping the card around 60-65°C under load with a proper fan curve
  • Quiet operation at idle or low loads thanks to '0dB' fan technology where fans stop spinning
  • High build quality featuring a metal backplate for structural reinforcement and better heat dissipation
  • Good value for money compared to the Nvidia GTX 960 at launch
  • Stable overclocking potential thanks to the 6-phase power design and 'GPU Gauntlet' sorting

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE Radeon R9 380 WINDFORCE 2X 2GB

  • The 2GB VRAM is a major bottleneck for modern AAA gaming, leading to stuttering or lowered settings
  • High power consumption (190W TDP) compared to modern and even contemporaneous Nvidia alternatives
  • Fans can become noticeably loud when running at higher speeds under heavy load
  • Large physical footprint may require a bigger case and careful cable management
  • Software and driver issues reported by some users, particularly with legacy support after AMD cut official updates in 2022

Verdict

The Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 Windforce 2X 2GB is a performance-segment graphics card featuring 1792 stream processors, a factory-overclocked core clock of 980 MHz, and 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. It utilizes the Windforce 2X cooling system with dual 100mm fans and direct-touch copper heat pipes to maintain temperatures lower than reference designs, supported by a durable 6-phase GPU power design and a protective metal backplate. Its main pros include strong 1080p gaming performance that often outpaces the GTX 960 and highly effective thermal management via its semi-passive fans. However, it suffers from a high 190W TDP requiring substantial power delivery and a 2GB VRAM limit that can significantly bottleneck modern AAA titles at higher settings.

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