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GeForce 920M
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GeForce GTX 285M SLI
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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.
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 GeForce 920M is positioned at rank 355 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI is on rank 409, so the GeForce 920M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 920M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2009). The GeForce 920M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 285M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920M.
| Insight | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 285M SLI 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 GeForce 920M and GeForce GTX 285M SLI
GeForce 920M
The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 734 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 920M scores 717 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI reaches 734 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 285M SLI uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920M) vs 256 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 717 | 734+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 920M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.5+36% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 920M) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 920M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 920M draws 16W versus the GeForce GTX 285M SLI's 150W — a 161.4% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-89% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-26% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 44.8+814% | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GM108 | N10E-GTX |
| Release | March 25 2016 | March 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #864 | #753 |
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