Radeon R9 M270X vs Radeon R9 M385

When comparing Radeon R9 M270X and Radeon R9 M385, 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 Radeon R9 M270X and Radeon R9 M385 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon R9 M270X

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Radeon R9 M385 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M385 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 M385 here:

Radeon R9 M385 Laptops

Main Specs

	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R9 M385
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 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 M270X and Radeon R9 M385 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Radeon R9 M270X is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M385 - in Laptops.
Radeon R9 M270X is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M385 - with GCN.
Radeon R9 M270X and Radeon R9 M385 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M385 is 375 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	6−7	10−12
ultra / 1080p	4−5	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	16−18	24−27
medium / 1080p	8−9	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 55% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	10−12	18−20
ultra / 1080p	10−11	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	24−27	35−40
medium / 1080p	12−14	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon R9 M270X and Radeon R9 M385 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	130−140	170−180
medium / 768p	100−110	140−150
ultra / 1080p	50−55	75−80
QHD / 1440p	27−30	40−45
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−33
high / 768p	75−80	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 36% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	30−33
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	75−80	95−100
medium / 768p	55−60	75−80
ultra / 1080p	30−35	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Dota 2 is 34% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	8−9	12−14
ultra / 1080p	7−8	12−14
4K / 2160p	3−4	5−6
low / 720p	18−20	27−30
medium / 1080p	8−9	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Far Cry 5 is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	14−16	20−22
ultra / 1080p	10−11	14−16
low / 720p	60−65	80−85
medium / 1080p	21−24	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Fortnite is 44% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	12−14	18−20
ultra / 1080p	10−12	14−16
QHD / 1440p	1−2	5−6
low / 720p	24−27	35−40
medium / 1080p	12−14	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Forza Horizon 4 is 58% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	50−55	70−75
medium / 768p	45−50	60−65
high / 1080p	12−14	21−24
ultra / 1080p	6−7	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Grand Theft Auto V is 41% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	4−5	7−8
ultra / 1080p	3−4	5−6
4K / 2160p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	12−14	21−24
medium / 1080p	6−7	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Metro Exodus is 83% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
high / 1080p	85−90	−
ultra / 1080p	80−85	90−95
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−105
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Minecraft is 12% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	16−18	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	30−35	45−50
medium / 1080p	18−20	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 30% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	7−8	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	10−12	20−22
medium / 1080p	10−12	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 55% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	24−27	35−40
medium / 768p	16−18	24−27
high / 1080p	9−10	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	8−9
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 50% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	85−90	95−100
medium / 768p	40−45	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	27−30
high / 768p	35−40	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Full Specs

	Radeon R9 M270X	Radeon R9 M385
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN
Code name	Venus	Strato
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	21 March 2014	16 June 2015
Pipelines	640	896
Core clock speed	725 MHz
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1100 MHz
Transistor count	1,500 million	2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	31.00	56.00
Floating-point performance	1,536 gflops	1,792 gflops
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1125 MHz	1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	72 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
Shared memory		-
Shader Model	5.1	6.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
OpenCL	Not Listed	Not Listed
FreeSync	+	+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0
Laptop size		medium sized
Eyefinity	+	+
HD3D	+	+
PowerTune	+	+
DualGraphics	+	+
TrueAudio		+
ZeroCore	+	+
Switchable graphics	+	+
Mantle	+	+
Compute units	10
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Radeon R9 M270X vs Radeon R9 M385

Radeon R9 M385 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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