NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M

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Performance
GeForce GTX 480M80% better
2,184.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 720M
1,2131% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 480M has 80% better performance than the GeForce GT 720M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480M
No data available
GeForce GT 720M
No data available

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Summary

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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 720M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF117) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GT 720M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 12.8 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 720M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 625 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 938 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 720M has the 432nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.16% 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.

InfoGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GT 720M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiFermi 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2010Q2 2013
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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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 480MGeForce GT 720M
Low - 720p
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11 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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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GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon R5 M25514+27%
GeForce GT 720M11

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 480M80% better
2,184.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 720M
1,2131% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 480M has 80% better performance than the GeForce GT 720M 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 720M is ranked 432nd with a score of 1,213.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480M
No data available
GeForce GT 720M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 480M and the GeForce GT 720M 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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce 930MX2,201.5+1%
Radeon HD 8790M2,186.5+0%
GeForce GTX 480M2,184.5
GeForce 930M2,153-1%
Radeon R7 M3402,148-2%
GeForce GT 640M LE1,259-42%
Radeon HD 8570M1,255-43%
GeForce GT 720M1,213-44%
Radeon R5 M2301,175-46%
Radeon HD 6750M1,158.5-47%

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.

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GPUPerformance 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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GT 720M
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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5,426
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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822
3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,387
(+80.7%)
1,321
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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36
PassMark G3D Mark
1,617
(+251.52%)
460
PassMark G2D Mark
459
(+288.98%)
118
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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11.6
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
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11.6
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 480MGeForce GT 720M
CodenameGF100GF117
ArchitectureFermiFermi 2.0
Process Size40 nm28 nm
Transistors3,100 million585 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 480MGeForce GT 720M
Memory Size2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5DDR3
Memory Bandwidth76.8 Gb/s12.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock600 MHz800 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit64 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB128 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GT 720M
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)100 W33 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GT 720M
CUDA Cores35296
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)112
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4416
Render Output Units (ROP)328
Core Clock Speed425 MHz625 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--938 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 480MGeForce GT 720M
Pixel Fill Rate9.35 GPixel/s3.1 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate18.7 GTexel/s12.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance598.4 GFLOPS297.6 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance74.8 GFLOPS24.8 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 480MGeForce GT 720M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL1.11.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.15.1

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