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P104-100
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Radeon R9 M485X
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M485X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M485X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P104-100.
| Insight | P104-100 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The P104-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P104-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $150), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1351.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P104-100 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1351.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 P104-100 and Radeon R9 M485X
P104-100
The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.
Radeon R9 M485X
The Radeon R9 M485X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,801 points.
Graphics Performance
The P104-100 scores 3,678 and the Radeon R9 M485X reaches 3,801 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P104-100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M485X uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P104-100) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X).
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,678 | 3,801+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2048+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.655 TFLOPS+125% | 2.961 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 120 | 128+7% |
| L1 Cache | 720 KB+41% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P104-100) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) — the P104-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The P104-100 draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M485X's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The P104-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P104-100) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M485X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6+707% | 15.2 |
Value Analysis
The P104-100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 and now averages $150. The P104-100 costs 93.3% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 367.8 (P104-100) vs 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) — the P104-100 offers 1353.8% better value. The P104-100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | P104-100 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-93% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 367.8+1354% | 25.3 |
| Codename | GP104 | Amethyst |
| Release | December 12 2017 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #529 | #519 |
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