T400 4GB vs Radeon R9 M485X

T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Radeon R9 M485X

2016Core: 723 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

T400 4GB

3,803

+0.1%

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon R9 M485X

250

3,801

0.0%

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 T400 4GB is positioned at rank 63 and the Radeon R9 M485X is on rank 393, 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 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 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

⚠️ 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	T400 4GB	Radeon R9 M485X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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	T400 4GB	Radeon R9 M485X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($99)	⚠️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.

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M485X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	T400 4GB	Radeon R9 M485X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T400 4GB) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) — the T400 4GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

🖥️

Display & API Support

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

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

🎬

Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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