GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Quadro P600

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011

Why buy it

✅35.5% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌150% higher power demand at 100W vs 40W.

Quadro P600

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 100W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 485M SLI across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

2011

Quadro P600

2017

Why buy it

✅35.5% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 100W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌150% higher power demand at 100W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 485M SLI across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 485M SLI better than Quadro P600?

Yes. GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.5% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2011 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 485M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 35.5% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro P600 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does Quadro P600 make more sense than GeForce GTX 485M SLI?

Yes. Quadro P600 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (40W vs 100W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 485M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 485M SLI currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark and 35.5% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI Benchmark Check

Quadro P600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
1080p
low	77 FPS	32 FPS
medium	64 FPS	22 FPS
high	49 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	21 FPS
medium	55 FPS	14 FPS
high	38 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	12 FPS
medium	22 FPS	8 FPS
high	14 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
1080p
low	67 FPS	79 FPS
medium	45 FPS	50 FPS
high	33 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	38 FPS	22 FPS
medium	21 FPS	16 FPS
high	15 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	13 FPS	7 FPS
medium	8 FPS	4 FPS
high	6 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
1080p
low	151 FPS	149 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	112 FPS
medium	91 FPS	90 FPS
high	76 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	75 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	50 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
1080p
low	135 FPS	149 FPS
medium	108 FPS	119 FPS
high	92 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	112 FPS
medium	82 FPS	90 FPS
high	70 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	75 FPS
medium	45 FPS	60 FPS
high	36 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	37 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 485M SLI and Quadro P600

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,360 points.

Quadro P600

The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI scores 3,360 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is built on Fermi while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 384 (Quadro P600).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
G3D Mark Score	3,360+1%	3,318
Architecture	Fermi	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 12_1 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Quadro P600
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI draws 100W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.