Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon R9 M485X

Radeon RX 560

2017Core: 1175 MHzBoost: 1275 MHz

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 560

3,682

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

3,801

+3.2%

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.

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 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 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 RX 560	Radeon R9 M485X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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

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

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 560 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M485X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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