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

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

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 M385X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
12
2,000
+0.3%
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580
Radeon R9 M385X
75
1,994
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 M275
brand logoRadeon HD 4870 X2
brand logoRadeon HD 4890
brand logoRadeon HD 5830
brand logoRadeon RX Vega M GH
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M385X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M385X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightIris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)Radeon R9 M385X
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
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💎 Value Proposition

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M385X, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1906% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightIris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)Radeon R9 M385X
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+1906%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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.

Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
1440p
low68 FPS
medium54 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low64 FPS
medium45 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS
medium30 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium12 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1440p
low68 FPS
medium54 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium36 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low74 FPS
medium52 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra18 FPS
1440p
low31 FPS
medium23 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra8 FPS
4K
low15 FPS
medium10 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
1440p
low68 FPS
medium54 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium36 FPS
high30 FPS
ultra22 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
1440p
low67 FPS
medium54 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium36 FPS
high30 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
1440p
low68 FPS
medium54 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium36 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low90 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
1440p
low67 FPS
medium54 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) and Radeon R9 M385X

Intel

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureIris 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)

FeatureIris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)Radeon R9 M385X
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
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) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385X has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M385X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureIris 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
🖥️

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.

FeatureIris 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%
🎬

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).

FeatureIris 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.

FeatureIris 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

The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) costs 95% less ($285 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 133.3 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) vs 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) — the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers 1919.7% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)Radeon R9 M385X
MSRP
$0-100%
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$15-95%
$300
Performance per Dollar
133.3+1920%
6.6
Codename
Ice Lake G7 Gen. 11
Strato
Release
May 28 2019
May 5 2015
Ranking
#672
#681