GeForce GTX 285
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
1,475
MSRP
$359
AVG Price
$30
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce GTX 285 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $359.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 285 is positioned at rank #255 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 285 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 285 scores 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) architecture (codename: GT200B), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7085 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,475 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GT200B |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 55 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 240 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 80 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 648 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.7085 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 51.84 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 1.1 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 1,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #771 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 285 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 1 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
| Specification | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x S-Video. Supported codecs: H.264.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 2x |
| S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors | 1x |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 285 draws 204 Watt under load (TDP) — a 550W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 6-pin.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 204 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 550W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 2x 6-pin |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $359), the GeForce GTX 285 delivers 49 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #255 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #771 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 285 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $359 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $30 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #255 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #771 |
| Release Date | December 23 2008 |
| Release Year | 2008 |
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