Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is positioned at rank 139 and the Radeon R9 M385X is on rank 429, so the Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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 Iris Xe MAX Graphics

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#129

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

303%

#131

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

275%

#132

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

274%

#136

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

249%

#137

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

247%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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 Radeon R9 M385X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 Xe MAX Graphics.

Insight	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon R9 M385X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M385X, it costs 87% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 641.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon R9 M385X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+641.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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 Xe MAX Graphics Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe MAX Graphics and Radeon R9 M385X

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 31 2020. It features the Generation 12.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,972 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 Xe MAX Graphics scores 1,972 and the Radeon R9 M385X reaches 1,994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is built on Generation 12.1 while the Radeon R9 M385X uses GCN 2.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385X). Raw compute: 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon R9 M385X
G3D Mark Score	1,972	1,994+1%
Architecture	Generation 12.1	GCN 2.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	896+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.534 TFLOPS+29%	1.971 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+50%	1100 MHz
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	48	56+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	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 Xe MAX Graphics 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. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M385X) — the Iris Xe MAX Graphics has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon R9 M385X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon R9 M385X
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon R9 M385X
Encoder	QuickSync	VCE 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics draws 25W versus the Radeon R9 M385X's 75W — a 100% difference. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85.

Feature	Iris Xe MAX Graphics	Radeon R9 M385X
TDP	25W-67%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85
Perf/Watt	78.9+197%	26.6

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Value Analysis

The Iris Xe MAX Graphics launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.3 (Iris Xe MAX Graphics) vs 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) — the Iris Xe MAX Graphics offers 647% better value. The Iris Xe MAX Graphics is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).