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FirePro V8800 vs GeForce GTX 485M

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FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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GeForce GTX 485M

2011Core: 1150 MHz
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FirePro V8800 vs GeForce GTX 485M Performance Spectrum

FirePro V8800
4 GB 74
2,281
0.0%
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GeForce GTX 485M
2 GB 100
2,360
+3.5%
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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.

FirePro V8800 vs GeForce GTX 485M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V8800

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅Draws 74W instead of 100W, a 26W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2010 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 485M

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
  • ❌35.1% higher power demand at 100W vs 74W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 485M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.5% in PassMark G3D (2,360 vs 2,281), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V8800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V8800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 485M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V8800 vs GeForce GTX 485M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

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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).

FeatureFirePro V8800GeForce 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%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 485M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V8800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro V8800GeForce GTX 485M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M carries 2 GB. FirePro V8800 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V8800 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 485M. 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.

FeatureFirePro V8800GeForce 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%
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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.

FeatureFirePro V8800GeForce GTX 485M
DirectX
11.2
12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan
None
1.2
OpenGL
4.4+10%
4.0
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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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).

FeatureFirePro V8800GeForce 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
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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.

FeatureFirePro V8800GeForce GTX 485M
TDP
74W-26%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
267mm
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Height
111mm
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Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C-6%
90°C
Perf/Watt
30.8+31%
23.6
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 485M (2011 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro V8800GeForce GTX 485M
MSRP
$1499
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Codename
Juniper
GF104
Release
April 26 2010
January 5 2011
Ranking
#780
#645
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