GeForce GTX 485M vs Radeon HD 5970

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 GeForce GTX 485M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5970.

Insight	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon HD 5970
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 485M 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

Radeon HD 5970 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M and Radeon HD 5970

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.

Radeon HD 5970

The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon HD 5970
G3D Mark Score	2,360+3%	2,297
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1600 ×2+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8832 TFLOPS	2.32 TFLOPS ×2+163%
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	64	80 ×2+25%
L1 Cache	512 KB+60%	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon HD 5970
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon HD 5970
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon HD 5970
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.0	4.4+10%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs None (Radeon HD 5970). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon HD 5970
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 98.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 485M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 90.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon HD 5970
TDP	100W-66%	294W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	90
Perf/Watt	23.6+203%	7.8