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GeForce GTX 485M
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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. The GeForce GTX 485M is positioned at rank #112 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 1030 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce GT 1030 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 485M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 1030 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 1030 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 GeForce GT 1030
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.
GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the GeForce GT 1030 reaches 2,407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GT 1030 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 1030). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,360 | 2,407+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+256% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 12 (GeForce GT 1030). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.5+13% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs None (GeForce GT 1030). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 1030's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1030). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 30W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 80°C-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.6 | 80.2+240% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 1030 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $95 |
| Codename | GF104 | GP108 |
| Release | January 5 2011 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #645 | #641 |
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