GeForce GTX 485M vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 485M

2011Core: 1150 MHz

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

2020Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 485M

100

2,360

0.0%

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

GeForce MX230

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

2,400

+1.7%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 485M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 485M	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M and UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

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.

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M scores 2,360 and the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs reaches 2,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M is built on Fermi while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
G3D Mark Score	2,360	2,400+2%
Architecture	Fermi	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	40 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	384+700%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 485M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
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 Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M draws 100W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W — a 112.5% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.