Radeon R7 M370 vs GeForce GTX 285

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 Radeon R7 M370 is positioned at rank 354 and the GeForce GTX 285 is on rank 255, so the GeForce GTX 285 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 Radeon R7 M370

#344

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

995%

#346

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

902%

#347

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

900%

#351

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

818%

#352

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

813%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

100%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

98%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1765%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1696%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1676%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1673%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1670%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1660%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1639%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1633%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1618%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1614%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1594%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1591%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1562%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1561%

#240

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1946%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

100%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

97%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

97%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

94%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

93%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

91%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 M370 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 M370 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M370.

Insight	Radeon R7 M370	GeForce GTX 285
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 GeForce GTX 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 38.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M370	GeForce GTX 285
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+38.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon R7 M370 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 285 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M370 and GeForce GTX 285

Radeon R7 M370

The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.

GeForce GTX 285

The GeForce GTX 285 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $359.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M370 scores 1,418 and the GeForce GTX 285 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 285 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M370) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285). Raw compute: 0.7373 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M370) vs 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285).

Feature	Radeon R7 M370	GeForce GTX 285
G3D Mark Score	1,418	1,475+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7373 TFLOPS+4%	0.7085 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M370	GeForce GTX 285
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M370 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 285 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M370	GeForce GTX 285
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M370 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 285's 204W — a 92.5% difference. The Radeon R7 M370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M370) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 285). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 M370	GeForce GTX 285
TDP	75W-63%	204W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	18.9+162%	7.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M370 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 285 launched at $359 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 285 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (Radeon R7 M370) vs 49.2 (GeForce GTX 285) — the GeForce GTX 285 offers 38.6% better value. The Radeon R7 M370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).