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    Radeon R9 M385 vs Radeon R9 M470X

    When comparing Radeon R9 M385 and Radeon R9 M470X, 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 M385 and Radeon R9 M470X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon R9 M385 and Radeon R9 M470X are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: Radeon R9 M385 and Radeon R9 M470X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Radeon R9 M470X here:

    Radeon R9 M385 Laptops
    Radeon R9 M470X Laptops

    Main Specs

      Radeon R9 M385 Radeon R9 M470X
    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 M385 and Radeon R9 M470X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • Radeon R9 M385 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon R9 M470X - with GCN 2.
    • Radeon R9 M385 and Radeon R9 M470X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 4500 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M385.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−12 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 4−5
    low / 720p 24−27 35−40
    medium / 1080p 12−14 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 63% more, than Radeon R9 M385.

    Full Specs

      Radeon R9 M385 Radeon R9 M470X
    Architecture GCN GCN 2
    Code name Strato Emerald
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 16 June 2015 14 May 2016
    Pipelines 896 896
    Core clock speed 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1100 MHz 1100 MHz
    Transistor count 2,080 million 2,080 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 56.00 61.60
    Floating-point performance 1,792 gflops 1,971 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 96 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.3 6.3
    OpenGL 4.4 4.6
    OpenCL Not Listed 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Laptop size medium sized large
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    PowerTune +
    DualGraphics +
    TrueAudio +
    ZeroCore +
    Switchable graphics +
    Mantle +
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