GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Iris Xe Graphics G7

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011Core: 575 MHz

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2 GB 100

3,360

+1.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Iris Xe Graphics G7

Shared System RAM 30

3,311

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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.

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

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 30W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 100W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 100W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 485M SLI better than Iris Xe Graphics G7?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. 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 more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 485M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Iris Xe Graphics G7 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Iris Xe Graphics G7 make more sense than GeForce GTX 485M SLI?

Yes. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 100W), and staying closer to $200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 485M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 485M SLI currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Iris Xe Graphics G7 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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

Iris Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	77 FPS	80 FPS
medium	64 FPS	70 FPS
high	49 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	66 FPS
medium	55 FPS	58 FPS
high	38 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	24 FPS
medium	22 FPS	23 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	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	67 FPS	122 FPS
medium	45 FPS	85 FPS
high	33 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	38 FPS	80 FPS
medium	21 FPS	48 FPS
high	15 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	13 FPS	38 FPS
medium	8 FPS	25 FPS
high	6 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Iris Xe Graphics G7
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	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	135 FPS	139 FPS
medium	108 FPS	109 FPS
high	92 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	104 FPS
medium	82 FPS	82 FPS
high	70 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	63 FPS
medium	45 FPS	49 FPS
high	36 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M SLI and Iris Xe Graphics G7

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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Iris Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	3,360+1%	3,311
Architecture	Fermi	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	40 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	768+700%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Iris Xe Graphics G7
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 485M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Iris Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Iris Xe Graphics G7
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI draws 100W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 92°C vs 85°C.