Radeon R9 M375X vs Radeon E8860

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 M375X is positioned at rank 422 and the Radeon E8860 is on rank 451, so the Radeon R9 M375X 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 R9 M375X

#412

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1587%

#414

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1439%

#415

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1435%

#419

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1305%

#420

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1296%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

98%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

94%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860

#441

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1932%

#443

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1751%

#444

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1747%

#448

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1588%

#449

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1577%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#452

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#453

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

99%

#454

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

96%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M375X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8860.

Insight	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon E8860
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M375X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M375X holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon E8860
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M375X and Radeon E8860

Radeon R9 M375X

The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 points.

Radeon E8860

The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M375X scores 1,711 and the Radeon E8860 reaches 1,686 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon E8860 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 640 (Radeon E8860). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860). Boost clocks: 1015 MHz vs 625 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon E8860
G3D Mark Score	1,711+1%	1,686
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.299 TFLOPS+62%	0.8 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1015 MHz+62%	625 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon E8860
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M375X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8860 has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon E8860
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M375X draws 75W versus the Radeon E8860's 37W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 350W (Radeon E8860). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon E8860
TDP	75W	37W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	22.8	45.6+100%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M375X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon E8860 launched at $300 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.2 (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 33.7 (Radeon E8860) — the Radeon R9 M375X offers 1.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M375X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).