Radeon R9 M365X vs GeForce GTX 285
Radeon R9 M365X
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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.
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 R9 M365X is positioned at rank 445 and the GeForce GTX 285 is on rank 255, so the GeForce GTX 285 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M365X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R9 M365X is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R9 M365X 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 Radeon R9 M365X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 285.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M365X | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| 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 | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M365X | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅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 M365X and GeForce GTX 285
Radeon R9 M365X
The Radeon R9 M365X 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 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M365X scores 1,482 and the GeForce GTX 285 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M365X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 285 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M365X | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,482 | 1,475 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+167% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+67% | 0.7085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M365X | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M365X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285 has 1 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M365X | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M365X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 285's 204W — a 92.5% difference. The Radeon R9 M365X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 285). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M365X | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 204W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 19.8+175% | 7.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 285 launched at $359 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 285 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) vs 49.2 (GeForce GTX 285) — the GeForce GTX 285 offers 66.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M365X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M365X | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-30% | $359 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.6 | 49.2+66% |
| Codename | Tropo | GT200B |
| Release | May 5 2015 | December 23 2008 |
| Ranking | #769 | #771 |
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