UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs vs GeForce GTX 485M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

28

2,400

+1.7%

Iris Graphics 6100

HD Graphics P530

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Iris Pro Graphics P580

2,360

0.0%

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

GeForce MX230

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 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.

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%

#125

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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 485M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	GeForce GTX 485M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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.

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 485M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs and GeForce GTX 485M

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs scores 2,400 and the GeForce GTX 485M reaches 2,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce GTX 485M uses Fermi, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 485M).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	GeForce GTX 485M
G3D Mark Score	2,400+2%	2,360
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	Fermi
Process Node	10 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	48	384+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	GeForce GTX 485M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 485M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	GeForce GTX 485M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	GeForce GTX 485M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M). Decoder: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 485M).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	GeForce GTX 485M
Encoder	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs draws 28W versus the GeForce GTX 485M's 100W — a 112.5% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.