GeForce GTX 485M vs Tesla M6

When comparing GeForce GTX 485M and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 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 Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 100 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 100 Watt.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla M6 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is used in Laptops, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is build with Fermi architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla M6 is 546 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 3512 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 35−40
ultra / 1080p 7−8 24−27
QHD / 1440p 2−3 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 24−27 65−70
medium / 1080p 14−16 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 225% more, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M Tesla M6
Architecture Fermi Maxwell 2.0
Code name N12E-GTX-A1 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 6 January 2010 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 384 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1180 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 36.8 billion/sec 113.3
Floating-point performance 883.2 gflops 3,625 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Laptop size large
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