FirePro V8800 vs GeForce GTX 485M
FirePro V8800
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GeForce GTX 485M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V8800 is positioned at rank 319 and the GeForce GTX 485M is on rank 112, so the GeForce GTX 485M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 485M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 485M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8800 and GeForce GTX 485M
FirePro V8800
The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.
GeForce GTX 485M
The GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,360 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the GeForce GTX 485M reaches 2,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 485M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 485M). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,281 | 2,360+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+25% | 0.8832 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V8800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M has 2 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V8800) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 485M) — the GeForce GTX 485M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V8800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+10% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8800) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 485M's 100W — a 29.9% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W-26% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.8+31% | 23.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 485M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro V8800 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | Juniper | GF104 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | January 5 2011 |
| Ranking | #780 | #645 |
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