GeForce GTX 285M SLI vs Mobility Radeon HD 4870
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 GTX 285M SLI is positioned at rank 409 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is on rank 621, so the GeForce GTX 285M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 96.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+96.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 GTX 285M SLI and Mobility Radeon HD 4870
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 4870
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 720 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI scores 734 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 reaches 720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is built on G9x while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 734+2% | 720 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 800+213% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+10% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4870's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 24.0+390% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.4 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 36.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 95.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.4 | 36.0+96% |
| Codename | N10E-GTX | M98 |
| Release | March 2 2009 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #753 | #927 |
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