Radeon R9 M485X vs GRID V100-2Q

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

GRID V100-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M485X

250

3,801

0.0%

3,811

+0.3%

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 V100-2Q is on rank 390, so the GRID V100-2Q 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 V100-2Q

#375

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

38876%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

100%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

92%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

84%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

84%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

82%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

79%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

63%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

63%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

63%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

61%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

61%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

58%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID V100-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 V100-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M485X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M485X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $2,000), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1229.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID V100-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1229.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000)

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 V100-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M485X and GRID V100-2Q

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 V100-2Q

The GRID V100-2Q 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: 3,811 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the GRID V100-2Q reaches 3,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID V100-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID V100-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,801	3,811
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 V100-2Q
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 V100-2Q) — the GRID V100-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID V100-2Q
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the GRID V100-2Q's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID V100-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (GRID V100-2Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	GRID V100-2Q
TDP	250W	225W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.2	16.9+11%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID V100-2Q launched at $10000 and now averages $2000. The Radeon R9 M485X costs 92.5% less ($1850 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1.9 (GRID V100-2Q) — the Radeon R9 M485X offers 1231.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M485X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).