GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Radeon Pro 460
GeForce GTX 485M SLI
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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 485M SLI is positioned at rank 227 and the Radeon Pro 460 is on rank 176, so the Radeon Pro 460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 485M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 485M SLI | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon Pro 460 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 485M SLI and Radeon Pro 460
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.
Radeon Pro 460
The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M SLI scores 3,360 and the Radeon Pro 460 reaches 3,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M SLI | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,360 | 3,453+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1024+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M SLI | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M SLI | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 485M SLI draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 460's 35W — a 96.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M SLI | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 35W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 92°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.6 | 98.7+194% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M SLI | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | N11E-GTX-A1 | Baffin |
| Release | January 6 2011 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #542 | #547 |
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