Radeon R9 M485X vs Radeon RX 560

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

Radeon RX 560

2017Core: 1175 MHzBoost: 1275 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M485X

250

3,801

+3.2%

3,682

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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. The Radeon R9 M485X is positioned at rank #393 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M485X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 142.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+142.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($60)

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

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M485X and Radeon RX 560

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.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,801+3%	3,682
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS+13%	2.611 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M485X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70 C.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	Radeon RX 560
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70 C-13%
Perf/Watt	15.2	49.1+223%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 560 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 142.7% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).