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    GeForce GTX 285M SLI vs Radeon R9 M385X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 285M SLI 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 285M SLI and Radeon R9 M385X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 285M SLI and Radeon R9 M385X are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 285M SLI and Radeon R9 M385X 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 GeForce GTX 285M SLI or Radeon R9 M385X here:

    GeForce GTX 285M SLI Laptops
    Radeon R9 M385X Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 285M SLI Radeon R9 M385X
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Radeon R9 M385X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R9 M385X - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M385X is 524 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M385X - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M385X is 480 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 14−16 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 3−4 0−1
    low / 720p 27−30 18−20
    medium / 1080p 16−18 10−11
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 70% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 285M SLI Radeon R9 M385X
    Architecture G9x GCN
    Code name N10E-GTX Strato-XT-M3
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 16 June 2015
    Pipelines 256 896
    Core clock speed 576 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1100 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 2,080 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 61.60
    Floating-point performance 1,971 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1020 MHz 1500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
    Shader Model 6.3
    OpenGL 4.4
    OpenCL Not Listed
    CUDA +
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Laptop size large large
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    PowerTune +
    DualGraphics +
    ZeroCore +
    Switchable graphics +
    Mantle +
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