Radeon R9 M385 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The Radeon R9 M385 is positioned at rank #420 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 M385

#410

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1580%

#412

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1433%

#413

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1429%

#417

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1299%

#418

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1290%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

100%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#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

97%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

97%

#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

95%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

94%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 388.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M385.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-388.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+388.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $60), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 388.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+388.3%)
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.

Radeon R9 M385 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 388.3%. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	2,061	10,064+388%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+395%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1733 MHz+58%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L1 Cache	224 KB	960 KB+329%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 1060
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 R9 M385 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M385) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M385) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	192 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon R9 M385 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	27.5	55.9+103%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 387.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).