GeForce GTX 485M vs GRID M10-1Q

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.

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

#102

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

276%

#104

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

250%

#105

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

250%

#109

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

227%

#110

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

225%

#112

GeForce GTX 485M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

99%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

97%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

96%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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	GRID M10-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M10-1Q 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 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M and GRID M10-1Q

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.

GRID M10-1Q

The GRID M10-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the GRID M10-1Q reaches 2,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the GRID M10-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1Q). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	GRID M10-1Q
G3D Mark Score	2,360	2,385+1%
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8832 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+446%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	GRID M10-1Q
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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-1Q) — the GRID M10-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	GRID M10-1Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	GRID M10-1Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the GRID M10-1Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 485M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 350W (GRID M10-1Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.