Radeon RX 580X vs R9 M485X

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon R9 M485X with Radeon RX 580X, including specs and performance data.

R9 M485X
2016
8 GB GDDR5, 250 Watt
9.16

RX 580X outperforms R9 M485X by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking469330
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency2.626.25
ArchitectureGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)
GPU code nameAmethystPolaris 20
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date15 May 2016 (8 years ago)11 April 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores20482304
Core clock speed723 MHz1257 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1340 MHz
Number of transistors5,000 million5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology28 nm14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt185 Watt
Texture fill rate92.54193.0
Floating-point processing power2.961 TFLOPS6.175 TFLOPS
ROPs3232
TMUs128144

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data241 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 8-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount8 GB8 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed1250 MHz2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth160.0 GB/s256.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputs1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
HDMI-+

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_0)12 (12_0)
Shader Model6.36.4
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.02.0
Vulkan1.2.1311.2.131

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

R9 M485X 9.16
RX 580X 16.16
+76.4%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

R9 M485X 3660
RX 580X 6458
+76.4%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 18−20
−66.7%
30−33
+66.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
−57.9%
30−33
+57.9%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
−61.3%
50−55
+61.3%
Counter-Strike 2 18−20
−66.7%
30−33
+66.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
−57.9%
30−33
+57.9%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
−71.1%
65−70
+71.1%
Forza Horizon 5 24−27
−66.7%
40−45
+66.7%
Metro Exodus 24−27
−73.1%
45−50
+73.1%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24−27
−60%
40−45
+60%
Valorant 35−40
−66.7%
60−65
+66.7%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
−61.3%
50−55
+61.3%
Counter-Strike 2 18−20
−66.7%
30−33
+66.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
−57.9%
30−33
+57.9%
Dota 2 30−35
−61.8%
55−60
+61.8%
Far Cry 5 40−45
−75%
70−75
+75%
Fortnite 55−60
−69.6%
95−100
+69.6%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
−71.1%
65−70
+71.1%
Forza Horizon 5 24−27
−66.7%
40−45
+66.7%
Grand Theft Auto V 30−35
−61.8%
55−60
+61.8%
Metro Exodus 24−27
−73.1%
45−50
+73.1%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 70−75
−75.7%
130−140
+75.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24−27
−60%
40−45
+60%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 27−30
−72.4%
50−55
+72.4%
Valorant 35−40
−66.7%
60−65
+66.7%
World of Tanks 130−140
−72.7%
240−250
+72.7%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
−61.3%
50−55
+61.3%
Counter-Strike 2 18−20
−66.7%
30−33
+66.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 18−20
−57.9%
30−33
+57.9%
Dota 2 30−35
−61.8%
55−60
+61.8%
Far Cry 5 40−45
−75%
70−75
+75%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
−71.1%
65−70
+71.1%
Forza Horizon 5 24−27
−66.7%
40−45
+66.7%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 70−75
−75.7%
130−140
+75.7%
Valorant 35−40
−66.7%
60−65
+66.7%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 12−14
−75%
21−24
+75%
Grand Theft Auto V 12−14
−61.5%
21−24
+61.5%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 45−50
−73.9%
80−85
+73.9%
Red Dead Redemption 2 8−9
−75%
14−16
+75%
World of Tanks 65−70
−61.8%
110−120
+61.8%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 18−20
−66.7%
30−33
+66.7%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−75%
14−16
+75%
Cyberpunk 2077 7−8
−71.4%
12−14
+71.4%
Far Cry 5 20−22
−75%
35−40
+75%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
−66.7%
35−40
+66.7%
Forza Horizon 5 14−16
−71.4%
24−27
+71.4%
Metro Exodus 18−20
−66.7%
30−33
+66.7%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 12−14
−61.5%
21−24
+61.5%
Valorant 24−27
−66.7%
40−45
+66.7%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 12−14
−61.5%
21−24
+61.5%
Dota 2 20−22
−75%
35−40
+75%
Grand Theft Auto V 20−22
−75%
35−40
+75%
Metro Exodus 5−6
−60%
8−9
+60%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 27−30
−60.7%
45−50
+60.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 6−7
−66.7%
10−11
+66.7%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 20−22
−75%
35−40
+75%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 8−9
−75%
14−16
+75%
Counter-Strike 2 12−14
−61.5%
21−24
+61.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−66.7%
5−6
+66.7%
Dota 2 20−22
−75%
35−40
+75%
Far Cry 5 10−12
−63.6%
18−20
+63.6%
Fortnite 10−11
−60%
16−18
+60%
Forza Horizon 4 12−14
−75%
21−24
+75%
Forza Horizon 5 7−8
−71.4%
12−14
+71.4%
Valorant 9−10
−55.6%
14−16
+55.6%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.16 16.16
Recency 15 May 2016 11 April 2018
Chip lithography 28 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 185 Watt

RX 580X has a 76.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 35.1% lower power consumption.

The Radeon RX 580X is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon R9 M485X in performance tests.

Be aware that Radeon R9 M485X is a notebook card while Radeon RX 580X is a desktop one.


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