Radeon R9 M485X vs GeForce GTX 880M

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

GeForce GTX 880M

2014Core: 954 MHzBoost: 993 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M485X

250

3,801

0.0%

3,826

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 880M is on rank 116, so the GeForce GTX 880M 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 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 Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M

#106

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#108

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#109

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#113

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#114

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

100%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). 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 880M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 880M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 880M holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	GeForce GTX 880M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 R9 M485X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 880M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M485X and GeForce GTX 880M

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 880M

The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the GeForce GTX 880M reaches 3,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GeForce GTX 880M
G3D Mark Score	3,801	3,826
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS	3.05 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GeForce GTX 880M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M485X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GeForce GTX 880M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	160 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GeForce GTX 880M
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GeForce GTX 880M
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.0	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 68.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GeForce GTX 880M
TDP	250W	122W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.2	31.4+107%

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GeForce GTX 880M offers 0.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M485X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).