Radeon RX 550X vs GeForce GTX 485M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M

#102

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

276%

#104

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

250%

#105

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

250%

#109

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

227%

#110

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

225%

#112

GeForce GTX 485M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

99%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

97%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

96%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 485M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 485M.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce GTX 485M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 550X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX 550X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 485M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X and GeForce GTX 485M

Radeon RX 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.

GeForce GTX 485M

The GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,360 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X scores 2,381 and the GeForce GTX 485M reaches 2,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 485M uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 485M). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M).

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce GTX 485M
G3D Mark Score	2,381	2,360
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+37%	0.8832 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce GTX 485M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce GTX 485M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce GTX 485M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon RX 550X) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M). Decoder: VCE vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M).

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce GTX 485M
Encoder	UVD	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	VCE	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 485M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce GTX 485M
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C-6%	90°C
Perf/Watt	47.6+102%	23.6