GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon R9 M385X
When comparing GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R9 M385X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R9 M385X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 850A
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Radeon R9 M385X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M385X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R9 M385X here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R9 M385X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon R9 M385X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
- GeForce GTX 850A is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M385X - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M385X - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M385X is 198 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.
- GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R9 M385X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 300 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M385X.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Battlefield 5 is 111% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 150−160 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than Radeon R9 M385X. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Dota 2 is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Far Cry 5 is 160% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Fortnite is 63% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | − | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Grand Theft Auto V is 61% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Metro Exodus is 233% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Minecraft is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 120% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
medium / 768p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 157% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385X in World of Tanks is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon R9 M385X | |
Architecture | Maxwell | GCN |
Code name | GM107 | Strato-XT-M3 |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 17 March 2014 | 16 June 2015 |
Pipelines | 640 | 896 |
Core clock speed | 902 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 936 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,870 million | 2,080 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 37.44 | 61.60 |
Floating-point performance | 1,198 gflops | 1,971 gflops |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 1500 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 28.8 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | Not Listed |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | 5.0 | |
FreeSync | + | |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
Laptop size | large | |
Eyefinity | + | |
HD3D | + | |
PowerTune | + | |
DualGraphics | + | |
ZeroCore | + | |
Switchable graphics | + | |
Mantle | + | |
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