GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Tesla M6

When comparing GeForce GTX 485M SLI 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 SLI 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 SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 485M SLI 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 SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M SLI Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 100 Watt.
  • Tesla M6 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 485M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 485M SLI is used in Laptops, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 485M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla M6 is 355 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 485M SLI 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 SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 24−27
QHD / 1440p 16−18 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−12
low / 720p 60−65 65−70
medium / 1080p 40−45 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 485M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M SLI Tesla M6
Architecture Fermi Maxwell 2.0
Code name N11E-GTX-A1 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 6 January 2011 30 August 2015
Pipelines 768 1536
Core clock speed 575 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1180 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 113.3
Floating-point performance 3,625 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Laptop size large
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