Quadro M2000M vs GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Quadro M2000M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro M2000M is positioned at rank 177 and the GeForce GTX 485M SLI is on rank 227, so the Quadro M2000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 SLI.
| Insight | Quadro M2000M | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M2000M 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 Quadro M2000M and GeForce GTX 485M SLI
Quadro M2000M
The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 points.
GeForce GTX 485M SLI
The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,360 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M2000M scores 3,410 and the GeForce GTX 485M SLI reaches 3,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 485M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M2000M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI).
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,410+1% | 3,360 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M2000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M SLI has 2 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2000M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M SLI).
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M2000M draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 485M SLI's 100W — a 58.1% difference. The Quadro M2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 92°C.
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | GeForce GTX 485M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-45% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-13% | 92°C |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0+85% | 33.6 |
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