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R9 280x or the new R9 285?

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August 28, 2014 7:07:51 AM

I'm wondering which I should get because I was about to get the 280x before seeing that the 285 is coming out. Which should I get?

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August 28, 2014 7:22:21 AM

Based on what I've found it seems that the R9 280X is actually stronger than the R9 285 that is releasing. The new GPU that is releasing is rumoured to be on par with the GTX 760. An R9 280X is a fair amount more powerful than a GTX 760. If you want the more powerful GPU I would go with the 280X.
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August 28, 2014 7:27:22 AM

Icaraeus said:
Based on what I've found it seems that the R9 280X is actually stronger than the R9 285 that is releasing. The new GPU that is releasing is rumoured to be on par with the GTX 760. An R9 280X is a fair amount more powerful than a GTX 760. If you want the more powerful GPU I would go with the 280X.


100% right. I agree completely. The r9 285 isn't out in retail yet either, so that should make the decision even easier. ;) 
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September 1, 2014 1:55:56 PM

"These Tonga GPU specifications are VERY similar to that of the R9 280: 1792 stream units, 112 texture units, etc. However, the R9 280 had a wider memory bus (384-bit) but runs at 500 MHz lower effective frequency. Clock speeds on Tonga look like they are just slightly lower as well. Maybe most interesting is the frame buffer size drop from 3GB to 2GB."
The ASUS Strix R9 285 will feature dual fans for better cooling and more efficient energy consumption due to the slightly lower specs in some areas. Can't beat the new technology by Tongo for $250 with these specs. RUMOR has it that ASUS Strix model may announce a 4GB version with 384 bit memory bus. We'll find out September 2nd so it's worth the wait
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September 6, 2014 6:33:53 PM

You can wait till mid September for the R9 285x which will be better than R9 280x I think.
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