GeForce GTX 485M vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 485M and GRID M10 8Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 485M and GRID M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 485M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 485M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 485M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 225 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 125% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID M10 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is used in Laptops, and GRID M10 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is build with Fermi architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 649 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID M10 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 3700 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 12−14
ultra / 1080p 7−8 8−9
QHD / 1440p 2−3 2−3
low / 720p 24−27 27−30
medium / 1080p 14−16 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M GRID M10 8Q
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name N12E-GTX-A1 GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 6 January 2010 18 May 2016
Pipelines 384 640
Core clock speed 384 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 36.8 billion/sec 52.24
Floating-point performance 883.2 gflops 1,672 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Laptop size large
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