GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011Core: 575 MHz

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

2015Core: 954 MHzBoost: 993 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

100

3,360

+1.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

3,311

0.0%

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 485M SLI is positioned at rank 227 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book is on rank 230, so the GeForce GTX 485M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M SLI

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#217

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

485%

#219

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

439%

#220

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

438%

#224

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

398%

#225

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

396%

#227

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

99%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

99%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

95%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

94%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

92%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#220

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

492%

#222

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

446%

#223

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

445%

#227

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

404%

#228

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

402%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Insight	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 485M SLI 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.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI Benchmark Check

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book

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.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
G3D Mark Score	3,360+1%	3,311
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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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	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
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) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs None (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

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