Radeon R9 M485X vs GRID M60-4Q

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

GRID M60-4Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M485X

250

3,801

0.0%

3,831

+0.8%

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 GRID M60-4Q is on rank 318, so the GRID M60-4Q 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 GRID M60-4Q

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9656%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

87%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

85%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

#333

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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	GRID M60-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID M60-4Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($120)

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

GRID M60-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M485X and GRID M60-4Q

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.

GRID M60-4Q

The GRID M60-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,831 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the GRID M60-4Q reaches 3,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID M60-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID M60-4Q
G3D Mark Score	3,801	3,831
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+63%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID M60-4Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID M60-4Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 12 (GRID M60-4Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID M60-4Q
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GRID M60-4Q). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID M60-4Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID M60-4Q
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 6.0	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the GRID M60-4Q's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID M60-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (GRID M60-4Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID M60-4Q
TDP	250W	225W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	15.2	17.0+12%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID M60-4Q launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The GRID M60-4Q costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) — the GRID M60-4Q offers 26.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M485X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).