Radeon R9 M385 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M385 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 539% 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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-539%)	✅Leading raw performance (+539%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

Radeon R9 M385 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 539%. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	2,061	13,170+539%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	3584+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+611%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1777 MHz+62%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	0.22 MB	3.5 MB+1491%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M385 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M385) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M385) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	336 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M385 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.