Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) vs Radeon R9 M385X

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GPU

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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Radeon R9 M385X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) vs Radeon R9 M385X Performance Spectrum

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

Shared System RAM 12

2,000

+0.3%

1,994

0.0%

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.

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) vs Radeon R9 M385X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) vs Radeon R9 M385X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 12W instead of 75W, a 63W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M385X

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon R9 M385X is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌525% higher power demand at 75W vs 12W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (2,000 vs 1,994), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon R9 M385X is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R9 M385X makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) vs Radeon R9 M385X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 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 Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) scores 2,000 and the Radeon R9 M385X reaches 1,994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon R9 M385X uses GCN 2.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 64 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385X). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M385X
G3D Mark Score	2,000	1,994
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 2.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	64	896+1300%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1100 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M385X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) has 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385X carries 512 MB. Radeon R9 M385X gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 M385X.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M385X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M385X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M385X
Encoder	QuickSync	VCE 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) draws 12W versus the Radeon R9 M385X's 75W — a 144.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M385X
TDP	12W-84%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	85
Perf/Watt	166.7+527%	26.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) came in at $0, while the Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300. On MSRP, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) — the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M385X
MSRP	$0-100%	$300
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	6.6
Codename	Ice Lake G7 Gen. 11	Strato
Release	May 28 2019	May 5 2015
Ranking	#672	#681

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