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GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
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Radeon R9 M385
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is positioned at rank 364 and the Radeon R9 M385 is on rank 420, so the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M385
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M385 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670MX SLI and Radeon R9 M385
GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,075 points.
Radeon R9 M385
The Radeon R9 M385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,061 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI scores 2,075 and the Radeon R9 M385 reaches 2,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M385 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,075 | 2,061 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+114% | 896 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M385 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M385's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M385 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 88°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.8 | 27.5+99% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M385 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | N13E-GR | Strato |
| Release | October 1 2012 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #513 | #674 |
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