Radeon R9 285 vs Quadro T1000
Radeon R9 285
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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 | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+991.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($425) |
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 Radeon R9 285 and Quadro T1000
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 285 scores 6,680 and the Quadro T1000 reaches 6,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro T1000 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,680+3% | 6,505 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | UVD 5.0 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 285 draws 190W versus the Quadro T1000's 50W — a 116.7% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285) vs 350W (Quadro T1000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 221mm | 156mm |
| Height | 109mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.2 | 130.1+270% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro T1000 launched at $400 and now averages $425. The Radeon R9 285 costs 90.6% less ($385 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 15.3 (Quadro T1000) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 991.5% better value. The Quadro T1000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-38% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-91% | $425 |
| Performance per Dollar | 167.0+992% | 15.3 |
| Codename | Tonga | TU117 |
| Release | September 2 2014 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #365 | #376 |
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