Radeon R9 M385 vs GeForce GTX 745

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 745 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. 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 745
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 745 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 745 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $60), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 147.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 745
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+147.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 745 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385 and GeForce GTX 745

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 745

The GeForce GTX 745 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,126 points. Launch price was $119.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 745
G3D Mark Score	2,061	2,126+3%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS+61%	1.111 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1100 MHz+1%	1085 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	224 KB	256 KB+14%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 745
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M385) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 745) — 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 GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 745
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 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%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 745's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 745 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce GTX 745
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 6-pin
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	27.5	38.7+41%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 745 costs 58.3% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 147.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M385 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).