Radeon R9 M385 vs GeForce 945M
Radeon R9 M385
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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 M385 is positioned at rank 420 and the GeForce 945M is on rank 100, so the GeForce 945M 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 M385
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M385 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M385 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M385 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $98), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 59.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($98) |
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 M385 and GeForce 945M
Radeon R9 M385
The Radeon R9 M385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 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: 2,061 points.
GeForce 945M
The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 and the GeForce 945M reaches 2,109 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 640 (GeForce 945M). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,061 | 2,109+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+40% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.792 TFLOPS+37% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz+8% | 1020 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+40% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 320 KB+43% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 M385 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M385 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M385) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce 945M) — a 20% advantage for the Radeon R9 M385. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M385) vs 2 MB (GeForce 945M) — the GeForce 945M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s+20% | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 27.5 | 28.1+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M385 costs 38.8% less ($38 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 21.5 (GeForce 945M) — the Radeon R9 M385 offers 60% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-39% | $98 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.4+60% | 21.5 |
| Codename | Strato | GM107 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #674 | #671 |
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