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GeForce GTX 485M
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Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U 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 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 Ryzen 7 4800U
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 Ryzen 7 4800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,301 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U reaches 2,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U uses RDNA 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,360+3% | 2,301 |
| Architecture | Fermi | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+1767% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U's 43W — a 79.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 43W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.6 | 53.5+127% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 485M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $450 |
| Codename | GF104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | January 5 2011 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #645 | #229 |
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