GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011Core: 575 MHz

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

2020

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

100

3,360

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

3,390

+0.9%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350G

Radeon HD 6970M

Radeon HD 8770

Radeon HD 6990

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6600 XT

GeForce RTX 5060

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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is on rank 150, so the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#140

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

320%

#142

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

290%

#143

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

290%

#147

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

263%

#148

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

262%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 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

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M SLI and Tiger Lake-U 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.

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. 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: 3,390 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI scores 3,360 and the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 reaches 3,390 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is built on Fermi while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 96 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	3,360	3,390
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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
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 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 12.1 (Tiger Lake-U 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	Tiger Lake-U 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 (Tiger Lake-U 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,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tiger Lake-U 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,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

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