Radeon R9 M385X vs GeForce GTX 765M

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 765M is on rank 109, so the GeForce GTX 765M 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 M385X

#419

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1633%

#421

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1480%

#422

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1476%

#426

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1342%

#427

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1333%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

99%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 765M

#99

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

270%

#101

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

244%

#102

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

244%

#106

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

222%

#107

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

220%

#109

GeForce GTX 765M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

97%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

95%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

94%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 765M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M385X.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385X	GeForce GTX 765M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 765M 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 M385X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 765M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385X and GeForce GTX 765M

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 765M

The GeForce GTX 765M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 863 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,014 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M385X scores 1,994 and the GeForce GTX 765M reaches 2,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 765M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 765M). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 1.326 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 765M). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 863 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	GeForce GTX 765M
G3D Mark Score	1,994	2,014+1%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+17%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+49%	1.326 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1100 MHz+27%	863 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	224 KB+250%	64 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	GeForce GTX 765M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M385X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 765M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 765M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	GeForce GTX 765M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 765M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	GeForce GTX 765M
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 765M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 765M).

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	GeForce GTX 765M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD 4.2	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 765M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 765M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.