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    Radeon R9 M385X vs Tesla M6

    When comparing Radeon R9 M385X and Tesla M6, 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 M385X and Tesla M6 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 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:

    Radeon R9 M385X Laptops

    Main Specs

      Radeon R9 M385X Tesla M6
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 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.
    • Tesla M6 has 4 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 M385X.
    • Radeon R9 M385X is used in Laptops, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
    • Radeon R9 M385X is build with GCN architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M385X is 170 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.
    • Radeon R9 M385X and Tesla M6 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 3512 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M385X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 8−9 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 20−22
    4K / 2160p − 10−12
    low / 720p 18−20 65−70
    medium / 1080p 10−11 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 340% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.

    Full Specs

      Radeon R9 M385X Tesla M6
    Architecture GCN Maxwell 2.0
    Code name Strato-XT-M3 GM204
    Type Laptop Workstation
    Release date 16 June 2015 30 August 2015
    Pipelines 896 1536
    Core clock speed 1100 MHz 930 MHz
    Boost Clock 1100 MHz 1180 MHz
    Transistor count 2,080 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 61.60 113.3
    Floating-point performance 1,971 gflops 3,625 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.3 6.4
    OpenGL 4.4 4.6
    OpenCL Not Listed 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA 5.2
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    PowerTune +
    DualGraphics +
    ZeroCore +
    Switchable graphics +
    Mantle +
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