Radeon RX Vega 11 vs Radeon R9 M385

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M385

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1580%

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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%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1290%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

100%

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Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

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Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

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Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

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Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

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Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

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Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

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Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

97%

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Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

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Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

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Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

95%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

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GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

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GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

94%

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Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 RX Vega 11	Radeon R9 M385
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $60 for the Radeon R9 M385, it costs 17% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 21.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 11	Radeon R9 M385
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 and Radeon R9 M385

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 scores 2,094 and the Radeon R9 M385 reaches 2,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon R9 M385 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	Radeon R9 M385
G3D Mark Score	2,094+2%	2,061
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	704	896+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	1251 MHz+14%	1100 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	44	56+27%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	Radeon R9 M385
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 RX Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M385 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	Radeon R9 M385
VRAM Capacity	0 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	96 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 draws 35W versus the Radeon R9 M385's 75W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	Radeon R9 M385
TDP	35W-53%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	59.8+117%	27.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 21.8% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).