NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

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Performance
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 40701,096% better
59,96957% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 1,096% 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 4070896% better
100.1262% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 896% 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 4070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 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 4070 includes 5,888 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,920 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,475 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4070 has the 17th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 57.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 59,969 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.12. This is the 15th 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 4070
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiAda Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2010Q2 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$499$599
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 Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 4070
Low - 1080p
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133 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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126 FPS
High - 1080p
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123 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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120 FPS
QHD - 1440p
--
100 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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60 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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 40701,096% better
59,96957% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 1,096% 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 4070 is ranked 17th with a score of 59,969.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4070896% better
100.1262% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 896% 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 4070 is ranked 15th with a performance per dollar of 100.12.

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
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 RX 7700 XT57,340+1,044%
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 4070 SUPER114.15+1,036%
Radeon RX 6600 XT103.04+925%
GeForce RTX 4070100.12+896%
Radeon RX 680095.14+847%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti95.09+846%
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 4070
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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17,837
3DMark Time Spy Score
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17,905
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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193,559
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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43,824
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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187,585
3DMark 11 Performance Score
4,982
49,045.5
(+884.45%)
PassMark G3D Mark
4,107
26,972
(+556.73%)
PassMark G2D Mark
450
1,114
(+147.56%)
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 4070
CodenameGF100AD104
ArchitectureFermiAda Lovelace
Process Size40 nm5 nm
Transistors3,100 million35,800 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480GeForce RTX 4070
Memory Size1,536 MB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth177.4 Gb/s504.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock924 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache768 KB36 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 4070
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)250 W200 W
Suggested PSU600 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 16-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 4070
CUDA Cores4805,888
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1546
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)60184
Render Output Units (ROP)4864
Tensor Cores--184
Ray Tracing Cores--46
Core Clock Speed700 MHz1,920 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--2,475 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 4070
Pixel Fill Rate21.03 GPixel/s158.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate42.06 GTexel/s455.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,345 GFLOPS29.15 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance168.1 GFLOPS455.4 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 4070
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.