GeForce GTX 485M vs Radeon RX 550X
GeForce GTX 485M
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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. 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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX 550X 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 Radeon RX 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 550X 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 RX 550X
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 RX 550X
The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,360 | 2,381 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+37% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 550X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 85°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.6 | 47.6+102% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $45 |
| Codename | GF104 | Lexa |
| Release | January 5 2011 | December 16 2018 |
| Ranking | #645 | #642 |
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