Radeon R9 285 vs P106-100
Radeon R9 285
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P106-100
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar P106-100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.
| Insight | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (250mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.3%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 285 and P106-100
Radeon R9 285
The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.
P106-100
The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 285 scores 6,680 and the P106-100 reaches 6,628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 is built on GCN 3.0 while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,680 | 6,628 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 1920+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.29 TFLOPS | 6.655 TFLOPS+102% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 120+7% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 720 KB+61% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 5.0 | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 285 draws 190W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 86.8% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 75W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 221mm | 250mm |
| Height | 109mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 35.2 | 88.4+151% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the P106-100 launched at $224 and now averages $30. The P106-100 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 220.9 (P106-100) — the P106-100 offers 32.3% better value. The P106-100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $224-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 167.0 | 220.9+32% |
| Codename | Tonga | GP104 |
| Release | September 2 2014 | December 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #365 | #529 |
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