Radeon R9 M485X vs GeForce MX450
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 MX450 is on rank 307, so the GeForce MX450 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 MX450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX450 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX450 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 R9 M485X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX450.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M485X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $200 for the GeForce MX450, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 36.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 MX450
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 MX450
The GeForce MX450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,720 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the GeForce MX450 reaches 3,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce MX450 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 896 (GeForce MX450). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,801+2% | 3,720 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+129% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS | 3.226 TFLOPS+9% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the GeForce MX450's 25W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (GeForce MX450). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 25W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2 | 148.8+879% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce MX450 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Radeon R9 M485X costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 18.6 (GeForce MX450) — the Radeon R9 M485X offers 36% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $250-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-25% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.3+36% | 18.6 |
| Codename | Amethyst | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | August 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #519 | #523 |
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