GeForce GTX 485M vs Radeon RX Vega 5

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega 5 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 GeForce GTX 485M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 5.

Insight	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon RX Vega 5
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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.

GeForce GTX 485M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M and Radeon RX Vega 5

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 Vega 5

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the Radeon RX Vega 5 reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 5 uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon RX Vega 5
G3D Mark Score	2,360	2,356
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon RX Vega 5
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)

The GeForce GTX 485M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 485M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon RX Vega 5
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon RX Vega 5
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	Radeon RX Vega 5
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX Vega 5's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.