GeForce GTX 285M vs Radeon HD 3870 X2
GeForce GTX 285M
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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 is positioned at rank 173 and the Radeon HD 3870 X2 is on rank 327, so the GeForce GTX 285M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3870 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 285M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285M | Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 3870 X2 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 GTX 285M and Radeon HD 3870 X2
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.
Radeon HD 3870 X2
The Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 286W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $550.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 285M scores 584 and the Radeon HD 3870 X2 reaches 587 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 3870 X2 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 3870 X2). Raw compute: 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 3870 X2).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 584 | 587 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800 ×2+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7085 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS ×2+58% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3870 X2 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 285M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3870 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+10% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 285M) vs UVD+ (Radeon HD 3870 X2). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD+.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD+ |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | UVD+ |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 285M draws 204W versus the Radeon HD 3870 X2's 286W — a 33.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 285M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 550W (Radeon HD 3870 X2). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W-29% | 286W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9+38% | 2.1 |
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