GeForce GTX 485M vs P106-090
GeForce GTX 485M
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P106-090
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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 P106-090 is on rank 184, 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 P106-090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P106-090 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The P106-090 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 P106-090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% 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 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) |
| 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 | — | Standard Size (250mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the P106-090 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 P106-090
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.
P106-090
The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the P106-090 reaches 2,466 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,360 | 2,466+4% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 2.352 TFLOPS+166% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+78% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 250mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 60°C-33% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.6 | 32.9+39% |
Value Analysis
The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $389 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GF104 | GP106 |
| Release | January 5 2011 | July 31 2017 |
| Ranking | #645 | #639 |
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