NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Performance
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti1,116% better
60,98058% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 1,116% 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
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti406% better
50.8632% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 406% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 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 RTX 3080 Ti includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,365 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,665 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 80 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 Ti has the 16th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 60,980 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.86. This is the 64th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2010Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$499$1,199
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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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
FPS data for Riders Republic
Riders Republic
GeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Low - 720p
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284 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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220 FPS
High - 1080p
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188 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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176 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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136 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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80 FPS
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 orGeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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 orGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)10.95-27%
Radeon RX 6600 XT11.15-26%
Radeon RX 6950 XT13.08-13%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER14.27-5%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti14.99
GeForce RTX 309018.74+25%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti1,116% better
60,98058% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 1,116% 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 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 16th with a score of 60,980.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti406% better
50.8632% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 406% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 101st with a performance per dollar of 10.05, and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 64th with a performance per dollar of 50.86.

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
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+1,209%
GeForce RTX 309061,518+1,127%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980+1,116%
GeForce RTX 407059,969+1,096%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119+1,079%
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)6,194+24%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti5,378+7%
GeForce GTX 4805,014
GeForce GT 10304,727.5-6%
GeForce GTX 4704,342-13%

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 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER58.6+483%
GeForce RTX 208057.62+473%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti50.86+406%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+370%
GeForce RTX 309041.04+308%
GeForce GTX 47012.44+24%
Radeon HD 645011.33+13%
GeForce GTX 48010.05

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
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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19,224
3DMark Time Spy Score
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18,903.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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218,185
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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47,113
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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189,351
3DMark 11 Performance Score
4,982
46,988
(+843.16%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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326.4
PassMark G3D Mark
4,107
27,122
(+560.38%)
PassMark G2D Mark
450
1,080
(+140%)
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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
CodenameGF100GA102
ArchitectureFermiAmpere
Process Size40 nm8 nm
Transistors3,100 million28,300 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Memory Size1,536 MB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth177.4 Gb/s912.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock924 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit384 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache768 KB6 MB

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)250 W350 W
Suggested PSU600 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsDVI, mini-HDMI 1.3aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
CUDA Cores48010,240
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1580
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)60320
Render Output Units (ROP)48112
Tensor Cores--320
Ray Tracing Cores--80
Core Clock Speed700 MHz1,365 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,665 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate21.03 GPixel/s186.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate42.06 GTexel/s532.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,345 GFLOPS34.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance168.1 GFLOPS532.8 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
DirectX12 (11_0)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.