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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 GTX 670MX SLI is on rank 364, so the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI 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 GTX 670MX SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 M385 and GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
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 670MX SLI
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,075 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 and the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI reaches 2,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,061 | 2,075 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1920+114% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M385 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M385 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M385 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 27.5+99% | 13.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M385 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Codename | Strato | N13E-GR |
| Release | May 5 2015 | October 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #674 | #513 |
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