Radeon 840M vs Radeon R9 M485X

Radeon 840M

2024Boost: 2900 MHz

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 840M

3,803

+0.1%

3,801

0.0%

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 Radeon 840M is positioned at rank 24 and the Radeon R9 M485X is on rank 393, so the Radeon 840M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 840M

#14

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

143%

#16

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

129%

#17

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

129%

#21

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

117%

#22

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

117%

#24

Radeon 840M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M485X

#383

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1285%

#385

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1165%

#386

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1162%

#390

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1056%

#391

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1049%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

100%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

95%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 840M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Radeon 840M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M485X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 840M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M485X.

Insight	Radeon 840M	Radeon R9 M485X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)	🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 840M 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.

Radeon 840M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M485X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 840M and Radeon R9 M485X

Radeon 840M

The Radeon 840M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 840M scores 3,803 and the Radeon R9 M485X reaches 3,801 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 840M is built on RDNA 3+ while the Radeon R9 M485X uses GCN 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Radeon 840M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X).

Feature	Radeon 840M	Radeon R9 M485X
G3D Mark Score	3,803	3,801
Architecture	RDNA 3+	GCN 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	2048+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 840M	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	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 840M	Radeon R9 M485X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M485X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 840M	Radeon R9 M485X
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 840M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 840M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 M485X).

Feature	Radeon 840M	Radeon R9 M485X
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 840M draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M485X's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 840M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M485X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80°C.