GeForce GTX 670MX vs Radeon R9 M385X

GeForce GTX 670MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

Radeon R9 M385X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 670MX

1,978

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,994

+0.8%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 is positioned at rank 111 and the Radeon R9 M385X is on rank 429, so the GeForce GTX 670MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX

#101

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

274%

#103

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

249%

#104

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

248%

#108

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

226%

#109

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

224%

#111

GeForce GTX 670MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

99%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

97%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

96%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M385X

#419

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1633%

#421

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1480%

#422

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1476%

#426

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1342%

#427

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1333%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

99%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M385X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670MX	Radeon R9 M385X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+500%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M385X 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.

GeForce GTX 670MX Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670MX and Radeon R9 M385X

GeForce GTX 670MX

The GeForce GTX 670MX 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 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,978 points.

Radeon R9 M385X

The Radeon R9 M385X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 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: 1,994 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670MX scores 1,978 and the Radeon R9 M385X reaches 1,994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M385X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385X). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Radeon R9 M385X
G3D Mark Score	1,978	1,994
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960+7%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.154 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+71%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	80 KB	224 KB+180%
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Radeon R9 M385X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670MX comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385X has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 670MX offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M385X) — the GeForce GTX 670MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Radeon R9 M385X
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Radeon R9 M385X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Radeon R9 M385X
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670MX draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M385X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M385X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.