Radeon R9 M385X vs Iris Pro Graphics 580

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 M385X is positioned at rank #429 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 M385X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1633%

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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%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1342%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1333%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#432

Radeon R5 M430

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99%

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GeForce 810A

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98%

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GeForce GT 520MX

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97%

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Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

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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%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

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Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M385X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics 580.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385X	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
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

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385X and Iris Pro Graphics 580

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.

Iris Pro Graphics 580

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 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 950 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,985 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M385X scores 1,994 and the Iris Pro Graphics 580 reaches 1,985 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Iris Pro Graphics 580
G3D Mark Score	1,994	1,985
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	896+56%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+80%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1100 MHz+16%	950 MHz
ROPs	16+78%	9
TMUs	56	72+29%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Iris Pro Graphics 580
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 M385X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M385X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Iris Pro Graphics 580
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Iris Pro Graphics 580
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Encoder	VCE 2.0	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	UVD 4.2	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385X draws 75W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 50% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Iris Pro Graphics 580
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	80-6%
Perf/Watt	26.6	44.1+66%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value.