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AMD Radeon R9 M385X

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Performance
5,514.55% of 104,937

The Radeon R9 M385X has 5% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M385X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Memory4 GB GDDR5
Slots--
TDP75 W
Release DateQ2 2015
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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon R9 M385X GPU

The Radeon R9 M385X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2015. Its Strato chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,200 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 76.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.

The Radeon R9 M385X has the 231st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoValue
ManufacturerAMD
ArchitectureGCN 2.0
Market SegmentMobile
Release DateQ2 2015
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the Radeon R9 M385X in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

FPS data for Rise of the Tomb Raider
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Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 768p39 FPS--
Medium - 768p35 FPS--
High - 1080p20 FPS--
Ultra - 1080p15 FPS--
QHD - 1440p----
4K UHD----
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

Radeon R9 M385X's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

Radeon R9 M385X's average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
5,514.55% of 104,937

The Radeon R9 M385X has 5% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The Radeon R9 M385X is ranked 231st with a score of 5,514.5.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M385X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Compare Performance

Radeon R9 M385X's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce MX3506,166+12%
GeForce GTX 775M (Mac Edition)6,071+10%
GeForce GTX 680M5,897.5+7%
Radeon HD 7970M5,645+2%
Radeon HD 6970M X25,541.5+0%
Radeon R9 M385X5,514.5
Radeon Pro 4555,388-2%
FirePro M61005,369-3%
Quadro M12005,310-4%
Radeon Pro 5605,305-4%

Compare Value For Money

Radeon R9 M385X's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the Radeon R9 M385X's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
22,544
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,404.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
4,456.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
44.8
PassMark G3D Mark
1,994
PassMark G2D Mark
269
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameStrato
ArchitectureGCN 2.0
Process Size28 nm
Transistors2,080 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W
OutputsDevice Dependent

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecValue
Memory Size4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth76.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,200 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit
L1 Cache16 KB
L2 Cache256 KB

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecValue
Stream Processors (SP)896
Compute Units (CU)14
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)56
Render Output Units (ROP)16
Core Clock Speed1,000 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,100 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate17.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate61.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.97 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance123.2 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenCL2.1
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.5

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.