Radeon TM R9 A360 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%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1299%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1290%

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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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Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

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Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M385 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon TM R9 A360.

Insight	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon R9 M385
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon TM R9 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon TM R9 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $60), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 199.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon R9 M385
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+199.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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 TM R9 A360 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon TM R9 A360 and Radeon R9 M385

Radeon TM R9 A360

The Radeon TM R9 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 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 TM R9 A360 scores 2,060 and the Radeon R9 M385 reaches 2,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M385 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon R9 M385
G3D Mark Score	2,060	2,061
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	896+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+89%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1100 MHz+19%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	128 KB	224 KB+75%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	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 TM R9 A360 comes with 2 GB 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon R9 M385
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon TM R9 A360 draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M385's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon R9 M385
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	68.7+150%	27.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R9 M385 launched at $300 and now averages $60. The Radeon TM R9 A360 costs 66.7% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 34.4 (Radeon R9 M385) — the Radeon TM R9 A360 offers 199.4% better value.