Radeon R9 M385 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% 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	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G 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

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

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.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,145 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M385 scores 2,061 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G reaches 2,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
G3D Mark Score	2,061	2,145+4%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	2100 MHz+91%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M385 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G 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	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	27.5	143.0+420%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).