Radeon R9 M485X vs T400 4GB

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M485X

250

3,801

0.0%

3,803

+0.1%

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 T400 4GB is on rank 63, so the T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

97%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

97%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

96%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

92%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

90%

#48

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

618%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

100%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

93%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

91%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

91%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

91%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T400 4GB uses modern memory architecture. The T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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	T400 4GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The T400 4GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $150 for the Radeon R9 M485X, it costs 34% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 51.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M485X	T400 4GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($99)

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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M485X and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the T400 4GB reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB).

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	3,801	3,803
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS+171%	1.094 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	T400 4GB
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 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the T400 4GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	T400 4GB
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	T400 4GB
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.0	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 157.1% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M485X	T400 4GB
TDP	250W	30W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	156mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.2	126.8+734%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the T400 4GB launched at $159 and now averages $99. The T400 4GB costs 34% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 38.4 (T400 4GB) — the T400 4GB offers 51.8% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).