Radeon R9 M385 vs GRID M6-1Q

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 GRID M6-1Q is on rank 326, so the GRID M6-1Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

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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%

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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 GRID M6-1Q

#311

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10705%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

99%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

94%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

93%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

92%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

92%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

91%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

90%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

89%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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	GRID M6-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 66% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385	GRID M6-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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

GRID M6-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385 and GRID M6-1Q

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.

GRID M6-1Q

The GRID M6-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,069 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID M6-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GRID M6-1Q
G3D Mark Score	2,061	2,069
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+169%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1178 MHz+7%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	224 KB	768 KB+243%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GRID M6-1Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M385 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M385 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M385) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GRID M6-1Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M385 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	GRID M6-1Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	27.5+199%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The Radeon R9 M385 costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) — the Radeon R9 M385 offers 66.2% better value.