GeForce GTX 485M vs Quadro K3100M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 485M

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quadro K3100M

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 485M

2011

Quadro K3100M

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 485M better than Quadro K3100M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,360 vs 2,283 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 485M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 485M is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 485M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 485M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 485M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.4% higher G3D Mark. Quadro K3100M is the newer 2013 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (75W vs 100W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro K3100M make more sense than GeForce GTX 485M?

Yes. Quadro K3100M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 100W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 485M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 485M currently gives you 3.4% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Quadro K3100M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	42 FPS	99 FPS
medium	33 FPS	82 FPS
high	21 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	77 FPS
medium	17 FPS	62 FPS
high	10 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	27 FPS
medium	8 FPS	26 FPS
high	5 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	106 FPS	72 FPS
medium	85 FPS	48 FPS
high	71 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	39 FPS
medium	62 FPS	22 FPS
high	48 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	32 FPS	14 FPS
medium	25 FPS	8 FPS
high	20 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	106 FPS	103 FPS
medium	85 FPS	82 FPS
high	71 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	77 FPS
medium	64 FPS	62 FPS
high	53 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	51 FPS
medium	42 FPS	41 FPS
high	35 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M	Quadro K3100M
1080p
low	106 FPS	103 FPS
medium	85 FPS	82 FPS
high	71 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	77 FPS
medium	64 FPS	62 FPS
high	53 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	51 FPS
medium	42 FPS	41 FPS
high	34 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M and Quadro K3100M

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.

Quadro K3100M

The Quadro K3100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,283 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the Quadro K3100M reaches 2,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Quadro K3100M
G3D Mark Score	2,360+3%	2,283
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8832 TFLOPS	1.084 TFLOPS+23%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	512 KB+700%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 485M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro K3100M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Quadro K3100M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 485M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K3100M has 4 GB. The Quadro K3100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Quadro K3100M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the Quadro K3100M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.