Radeon 550X vs Radeon R9 M385
When comparing Radeon 550X 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 550X 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 550X
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:
Main Specs
| Radeon 550X | Radeon R9 M385 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- Radeon 550X is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R9 M385 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M385 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- Radeon 550X is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M385 - in Laptops.
- Radeon 550X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M385 - with GCN.
- Radeon 550X is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M385 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5500 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M385.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 55% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 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 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon 550X and Radeon R9 M385 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 75−80 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Dota 2 is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Fortnite is 39% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Forza Horizon 4 is 46% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 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 32% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Metro Exodus is 57% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−105 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Minecraft is 11% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| 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 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 40% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 38% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M385 in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon 550X | Radeon R9 M385 | |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN |
| Code name | Lexa | Strato |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 27 March 2019 | 16 June 2015 |
| Pipelines | 512 | 896 |
| Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,200 million | 2,080 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.98 | 56.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,792 gflops | |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 112.0 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| TrueAudio | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
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