GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs GeForce GTX 675M SLI

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011

Why buy it

✅1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌4900% higher power demand at 100W vs 2W.

GeForce GTX 675M SLI

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 100W, a 98W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 485M SLI across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011

GeForce GTX 675M SLI

2011

Why buy it

✅1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 100W, a 98W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌4900% higher power demand at 100W vs 2W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 485M SLI across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 485M SLI better than GeForce GTX 675M SLI?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 485M SLI averages 1.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,360 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 485M SLI can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 485M SLI is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 485M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 675M SLI still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 675M SLI is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 485M SLI is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 675M SLI Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	77 FPS	77 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	49 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	66 FPS
medium	55 FPS	54 FPS
high	38 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	23 FPS
medium	22 FPS	22 FPS
high	14 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	67 FPS	66 FPS
medium	45 FPS	44 FPS
high	33 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	20 FPS
1440p
low	38 FPS	37 FPS
medium	21 FPS	21 FPS
high	15 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	13 FPS	13 FPS
medium	8 FPS	8 FPS
high	6 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	151 FPS	149 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	112 FPS
medium	91 FPS	89 FPS
high	76 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	74 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	50 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	135 FPS	135 FPS
medium	108 FPS	107 FPS
high	92 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	100 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	70 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	45 FPS	45 FPS
high	36 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M SLI and GeForce GTX 675M SLI

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,360 points.

GeForce GTX 675M SLI

The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI scores 3,360 and the GeForce GTX 675M SLI reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 675M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 675M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,360+1%	3,311
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	768

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.0	4.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 675M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 675M SLI's 2W — a 192.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 92°C vs 92°C.