Radeon R9 M385X vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Radeon R9 M385X
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M385X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M385X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $300 (vs $300), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon R9 M385X.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M385X | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.5%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385X and Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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.
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M385X scores 1,994 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,994 | 2,024+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1408+57% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+164% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1845 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 88+57% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M385X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M385X draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The Radeon R9 M385X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-32% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.6+45% | 18.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 and now averages $300. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers 1.5% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M385X | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6 | 6.7+2% |
| Codename | Strato | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #681 | #297 |
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