Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs Radeon R9 M385X

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

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1633%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1480%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1476%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1342%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1333%

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Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

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Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

99%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

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GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

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GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

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Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

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Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

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Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

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Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

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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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics 580.

Insight	Iris Pro Graphics 580	Radeon R9 M385X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑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	—	—

💎 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.

Iris Pro Graphics 580 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Pro Graphics 580 and Radeon R9 M385X

Iris Pro Graphics 580

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,985 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 Pro Graphics 580 scores 1,985 and the Radeon R9 M385X reaches 1,994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon R9 M385X uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385X). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	Radeon R9 M385X
G3D Mark Score	1,985	1,994
Architecture	Generation 9.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm+	28 nm
Shading Units	576	896+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.094 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1100 MHz+16%
ROPs	9	16+78%
TMUs	72+29%	56

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	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 Pro Graphics 580 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.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	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 Pro Graphics 580) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	Radeon R9 M385X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	Radeon R9 M385X
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	VCE 2.0
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 draws 45W versus the Radeon R9 M385X's 75W — a 50% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	Radeon R9 M385X
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85
Perf/Watt	44.1+66%	26.6

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Value Analysis

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value.