Radeon R9 M485X vs GeForce GTX 775M
Radeon R9 M485X
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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 Radeon R9 M485X is positioned at rank 393 and the GeForce GTX 775M is on rank 23, so the GeForce GTX 775M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M485X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 775M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 775M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 775M 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 Radeon R9 M485X and GeForce GTX 775M
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.
GeForce GTX 775M
The GeForce GTX 775M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 719 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,837 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the GeForce GTX 775M reaches 3,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 775M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 775M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,801 | 3,837 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+52% | 1344 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 775M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 775M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 775M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 775M's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 775M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 775M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2 | 38.4+153% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M485X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce GTX 775M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Amethyst | N13E-GTX-A2 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | September 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #519 | #502 |
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