
Radeon R9 M385X vs GeForce GTX 670MX

Radeon R9 M385X
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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 M385X is positioned at rank 429 and the GeForce GTX 670MX is on rank 111, so the GeForce GTX 670MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M385X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M385X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M385X 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385X and GeForce GTX 670MX

Radeon R9 M385X
The Radeon R9 M385X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 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: 1,994 points.

GeForce GTX 670MX
The GeForce GTX 670MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,978 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M385X scores 1,994 and the GeForce GTX 670MX reaches 1,978 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 670MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 670MX). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 1.154 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670MX).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,994 | 1,978 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 960+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS+71% | 1.154 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+180% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M385X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670MX has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 670MX offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 670MX) — the GeForce GTX 670MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 3 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+10% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M385X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670MX's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 670MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 26.6 | 26.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M385X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | GeForce GTX 670MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Codename | Strato | GK104 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | October 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #681 | #684 |
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