GeForce GTX 485M vs Radeon R9 M470
GeForce GTX 485M
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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 Radeon R9 M470 is on rank 428, 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 Radeon R9 M470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 485M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M and Radeon R9 M470
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 R9 M470
The Radeon R9 M470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,331 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,360+1% | 2,331 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS+74% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 485M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470) — the GeForce GTX 485M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M470's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.6 | 31.1+32% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M470 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GF104 | Emerald |
| Release | January 5 2011 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #645 | #649 |
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