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Performance
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598
Radeon R9 M290X36% better
6,8177% of 104,598
The Radeon R9 M290X has 36% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45
Radeon R9 M290X
No data available
The GeForce GTX 480 has 6% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2010 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF100) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 480 has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 924 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 177.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 480 includes 480 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 700 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 60 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 480 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 480 has the 248th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.79% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 5,014 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.05. This is the 101st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R9 M290X GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 M290X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Neptune) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 M290X has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,200 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 153.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 M290X includes 1,280 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 850 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 900 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The R9 M290X has the 221st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2010 | Q1 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $499 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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BioShock Infinite
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
BioShock Infinite | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 165 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 140 FPS |
| High - 768p | -- | 125 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 47 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 480 orRadeon R9 M290X
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 870M | 49 | +5% |
| Quadro K5100M | 49 | +5% |
| Radeon Pro 560X | 48.8 | +4% |
| Quadro M2000M | 47 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 780M | 47 | +0% |
| Radeon R9 M290X | 46.8 | |
| GeForce GTX 680M | 46 | -2% |
| Radeon HD 8970M | 45 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 960M | 44 | -6% |
| Radeon HD 7970M | 43.7 | -7% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 480 orRadeon R9 M290X
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598
Radeon R9 M290X36% better
6,8177% of 104,598
The Radeon R9 M290X has 36% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 248th with a score of 5,014, and the Radeon R9 M290X is ranked 221st with a score of 6,817.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45
Radeon R9 M290X
No data available
The GeForce GTX 480 has 15% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 480's 10.05 performance per dollar ranks it 101st among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 480 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 M390 (Mac Edition) | 6,819 | +36% |
| Radeon HD 8970M | 6,818 | +36% |
| Radeon R9 M290X | 6,817 | +36% |
| Radeon Pro 460 | 6,749 | +35% |
| Radeon 660M | 6,743 | +34% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | -13% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 480 orRadeon R9 M290X
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | +76% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | +41% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | +24% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 33,147 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 5,294 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,982 | 6,859 (+37.68%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,107 (+26.14%) | 3,256 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 450 (+5.39%) | 427 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 62 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF100 | Neptune |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 3,100 million | 2,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,536 MB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 177.4 Gb/s | 153.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 924 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 100 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 1,280 |
| CUDA Cores | 480 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 20 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 15 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 60 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 700 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 900 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 21.03 GPixel/s | 28.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 42.06 GTexel/s | 72 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,345 GFLOPS | 2.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 168.1 GFLOPS | 144 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 480 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.