NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
The GeForce GTX 480M has 146% better performance than the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 480M and the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2010. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF100) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 480M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 600 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 480M includes 352 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 44 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 GTX 480M has the 350th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2011. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF108) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GT 540M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 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 GT 540M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 672 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GT 540M has the 471st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.85% 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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2010 | Q1 2011 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 480M has 146% better performance than the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 480M is ranked 350th with a score of 2,184.5, and the GeForce GT 540M is ranked 471st with a score of 888.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 480M and the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 930MX | 2,201.5 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 8790M | 2,186.5 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 480M | 2,184.5 | |
| GeForce 930M | 2,153 | -1% |
| Radeon R7 M340 | 2,148 | -2% |
| GeForce GT 620M | 933.5 | -57% |
| GeForce GT 625M | 921 | -58% |
| GeForce GT 540M | 888 | -59% |
| Radeon HD 6630M | 877 | -60% |
| Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 855.5 | -61% |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,387 (+141.35%) | 989 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,617 (+237.58%) | 479 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 460 (+416.85%) | 89 |
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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF100 | GF108 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 3,100 million | 585 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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 600 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 256 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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 35 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | 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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 352 | 96 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 11 | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 44 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 425 MHz | 672 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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 9.35 GPixel/s | 2.69 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 18.7 GTexel/s | 10.75 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 598.4 GFLOPS | 258 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 74.8 GFLOPS | 21.5 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 480M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.