Radeon R9 M385 vs Iris Pro Graphics P580

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 Iris Pro Graphics P580 is on rank 326, so the Iris Pro Graphics P580 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

#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 Iris Pro Graphics P580

#316

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

804%

#318

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

728%

#319

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

727%

#323

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

661%

#324

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

656%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

94%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

92%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

90%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

89%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M385 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics P580.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385	Iris Pro Graphics P580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $60), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385	Iris Pro Graphics P580
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
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

Iris Pro Graphics P580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385 and Iris Pro Graphics P580

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.

Iris Pro Graphics P580

The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,026 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 and the Iris Pro Graphics P580 reaches 2,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics P580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics P580). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385) vs 1.21 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P580). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	Iris Pro Graphics P580
G3D Mark Score	2,061+2%	2,026
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	896+56%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS+48%	1.21 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1100 MHz+5%	1050 MHz
ROPs	16+78%	9
TMUs	56	72+29%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	Iris Pro Graphics P580
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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M385 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics P580 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M385 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	Iris Pro Graphics P580
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the Iris Pro Graphics P580's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P580). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	Iris Pro Graphics P580
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Perf/Watt	27.5	135.1+391%

💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Iris Pro Graphics P580 launched at $150 and now averages $60. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 33.8 (Iris Pro Graphics P580) — the Radeon R9 M385 offers 1.8% better value.