GeForce GTX 285M vs Moore Threads MTT S30

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 285M

2008Core: 648 MHz
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Moore Threads MTT S30

Core: 1800 MHz
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GeForce GTX 285M vs Moore Threads MTT S30 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 285M vs Moore Threads MTT S30: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GeForce GTX 285M

2008

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 204W instead of 255W, a 51W reduction.
  • More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2008 hardware with 1 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 10.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $55 MSRP).

Moore Threads MTT S30

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 285M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Moore Threads MTT S30 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 25% higher power demand at 255W vs 204W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 285M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (584 vs 580), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Moore Threads MTT S30 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 55nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Moore Threads MTT S30 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 285M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 285M vs Moore Threads MTT S30 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 285M

The GeForce GTX 285M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 584 points. Launch price was $359.

Moore Threads MTT S30

The Moore Threads MTT S30 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 580 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 285M scores 584 and the Moore Threads MTT S30 reaches 580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Moore Threads MTT S30 uses MUSA, both on 55 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Raw compute: 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S30).

FeatureGeForce GTX 285MMoore Threads MTT S30
G3D Mark Score
584
580
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
MUSA
Process Node
55 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
240
4096+1607%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7085 TFLOPS
14.75 TFLOPS+1982%
ROPs
32
256+700%
TMUs
80
256+220%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 285M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Moore Threads MTT S30 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 285MMoore Threads MTT S30
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 285M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Moore Threads MTT S30 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 285M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 285M and 64-bit on the Moore Threads MTT S30. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S30) — the Moore Threads MTT S30 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 285MMoore Threads MTT S30
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 285MMoore Threads MTT S30
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 285M) vs MUSA Gen1 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs MUSA Gen1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 285M) vs H.264,H.265 (Moore Threads MTT S30).

FeatureGeForce GTX 285MMoore Threads MTT S30
Encoder
None
MUSA Gen1
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP2)
MUSA Gen1
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 285M draws 204W versus the Moore Threads MTT S30's 255W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 285M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 250W (Moore Threads MTT S30). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 285MMoore Threads MTT S30
TDP
204W-20%
255W
Recommended PSU
350W
250W-29%
Power Connector
None
None
Length
0mm
145mm
Height
0mm
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
2.9+26%
2.3