T600 vs Radeon R9 285

CPU

GPU

T600

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

Radeon R9 285

2014Core: 918 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

T600

6,425

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Radeon R9 285

190

6,680

+4.0%

Radeon RX 560

Radeon HD 7870 XT

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 7600M XT

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

Radeon RX 7700 XT

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 T600 is positioned at rank #36 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 T600

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

96%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

95%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

95%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

94%

#21

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

460%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

93%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

100%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

92%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

89%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

87%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

87%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T600 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The T600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T600.

Insight	T600	Radeon R9 285
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $180 for the T600, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 367.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	T600	Radeon R9 285
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+367.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

T600 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 285 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of T600 and Radeon R9 285

T600

The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 points.

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The T600 scores 6,425 and the Radeon R9 285 reaches 6,680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T600 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 285 uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (T600) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285). Raw compute: 1.709 TFLOPS (T600) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	T600	Radeon R9 285
G3D Mark Score	6,425	6,680+4%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1792+180%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.709 TFLOPS	3.29 TFLOPS+93%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	40	112+180%
L1 Cache	640 KB+43%	448 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	T600	Radeon R9 285
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T600) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285) — the T600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	T600	Radeon R9 285
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (T600) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 285). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	T600	Radeon R9 285
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (T600) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	T600	Radeon R9 285
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC (Turing)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The T600 draws 40W versus the Radeon R9 285's 190W — a 130.4% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T600) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 221mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65°C.

Feature	T600	Radeon R9 285
TDP	40W-79%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	156mm	221mm
Height	69mm	109mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C	65°C
Perf/Watt	160.6+356%	35.2

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Value Analysis

The T600 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 285 costs 77.8% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.7 (T600) vs 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 367.8% better value. The T600 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).