NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 vs NVIDIA Quadro P2000
The Quadro P2000 has 67% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 9070 XT.
Summary
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 272nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 5,014 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.05. This is the 112th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The P2000 has 5 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,752 MHz memory clock and a 160 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 140.2 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 P2000 includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,076 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,480 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 40 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The P2000 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance
The P2000 has the 221st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.46% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q1 2010 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $499 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Kingdom Come: Deliverance | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 104 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 42 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 33 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 26 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 14 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 7 FPS |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough FPS data to compare with other GPUs. | ||
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro P2000 has 67% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 272nd with a score of 5,014, and the Quadro P2000 is ranked 221st with a score of 8,387.
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 5090.
GeForce GTX 480's 10.05 performance per dollar ranks it 112th 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| T1000 | 11,793 | +135% |
| T600 | 8,694 | +73% |
| Quadro P2000 | 8,387 | +67% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +24% |
| Quadro P1000 | 6,001 | +20% |
| Quadro P620 | 5,909 | +18% |
| 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.
| 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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 2,046 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 2,259 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 43,565.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 6,847 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,982 | 8,699 (+74.61%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 180.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,106 | 6,959 (+69.48%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 435 | 627 (+44.14%) |
Technical Specs
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 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF100 | GP106 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 3,100 million | 4,400 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 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,536 MB | 5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 177.4 Gb/s | 140.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 924 MHz | 1,752 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 160 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 1,280 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 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a | 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 480 | 1,024 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 15 | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 60 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 40 |
| Core Clock Speed | 700 MHz | 1,076 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,480 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 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 21.03 GPixel/s | 59.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 42.06 GTexel/s | 94.72 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,345 GFLOPS | 3.03 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 168.1 GFLOPS | 94.72 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 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.