Quadro T1000 vs Radeon R9 285

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 Quadro T1000 is positioned at rank #90 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 Quadro T1000

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

94%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

92%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

91%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

89%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

88%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

86%

#75

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

909%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

100%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

94%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

90%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

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 Quadro T1000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro T1000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1000.

Insight	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $425 for the Quadro T1000, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 991.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+991.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($425)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

Quadro T1000 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 285 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro T1000 and Radeon R9 285

Quadro T1000

The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro T1000 scores 6,505 and the Radeon R9 285 reaches 6,680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1000 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 285 uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm.

Feature	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
G3D Mark Score	6,505	6,680+3%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 285). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Turing)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T1000 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 285's 190W — a 116.7% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1000) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 221mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.

Feature	Quadro T1000	Radeon R9 285
TDP	50W-74%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	156mm	221mm
Height	69mm	109mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C	65°C
Perf/Watt	130.1+270%	35.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro T1000 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $425, while the Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 285 costs 90.6% less ($385 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (Quadro T1000) vs 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 991.5% better value. The Quadro T1000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).