GeForce GTX 485M vs FirePro 3D V8800
GeForce GTX 485M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 is positioned at rank 112 and the FirePro 3D V8800 is on rank 312, so the GeForce GTX 485M 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
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V8800 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 and FirePro 3D V8800
GeForce GTX 485M
The GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,360 points.
FirePro 3D V8800
The FirePro 3D V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,360 | 2,438+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+540% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 256 KB (FirePro 3D V8800) — the GeForce GTX 485M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.4+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs None (FirePro 3D V8800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 29.9% difference. The FirePro 3D V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 74W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 85-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.6 | 32.9+39% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 485M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | FirePro 3D V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GF104 | Juniper |
| Release | January 5 2011 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #645 | #780 |
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