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AMD Radeon R9 285

GPU Brand:: AMD
Series:: Radeon R9 200 Series
Board Partner:: AMD (Reference)

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026

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AMD Radeon R9 285 Review

AMD Radeon R9 285 graphics card.

The AMD Radeon R9 285 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon R9 200 Series lineup. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.

Performance and Architecture

Platform and Connectivity

The AMD Radeon R9 285 follows AMD's Radeon R9|R7|R5 reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within this catalog's Radeon R9 200 Series listings, the AMD Radeon R9 285 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
Workstation/datacenter procurement research

Not for

Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)

Specifications

What these specs mean

Platform

GPU Brand	AMD
Board Partner	AMD (Reference)

Identity and type

Product Type	Desktop Add-In Card
Series	Legacy

Performance

Memory Type	GDDR5
Ray Tracing Support	No

Physical & Power

TDP	190 W
Card Length	221 mm
Slot Width	2

Silicon

Architecture	GCN
Process Node	Other
Shader Units	1792

Clocks

Base Clock	918 MHz

Memory

VRAM Capacity	2 GB
Memory Bus Width	256 bit
Memory Bandwidth	176 GB/s

Host interface

PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0
PCIe Lanes	16

Display and media

DisplayPort Version	DP 1.2
DisplayPort Count	1
HDMI Count	1

Market and workstation

MSRP	249 USD
Launch Date	September 2014

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon R9 285?

Key specs for the AMD Radeon R9 285: VRAM Capacity 2 GB, Memory Bandwidth 176 GB/s, TDP 190 W, Card Length 221 mm, Form Factor Component, Product Type Desktop Add-In Card.

Who is the AMD Radeon R9 285 best suited to?

Best suited to: Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications; Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card; Workstation/datacenter procurement research.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Radeon R9 285?

Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).