NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M

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Performance
GeForce GTX 480M
2,184.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 745M3% better
2,2492% of 104,598

The GeForce GT 745M has 3% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480M
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GeForce GT 745M
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 745M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK107) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GT 745M has 2 GB 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 745M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 837 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 915 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 745M has the 343rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.15% 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 745M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiKepler
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 BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite
GeForce GTX 480MGeForce GT 745M
Low - 720p
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91 FPS
Medium - 768p
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51 FPS
High - 768p
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43 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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13 FPS
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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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 480M
2,184.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 745M3% better
2,2492% of 104,598

The GeForce GT 745M has 3% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480M 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 745M is ranked 343rd with a score of 2,249.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 480M
No data available
GeForce GT 745M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 480M and the GeForce GT 745M 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
Radeon 5302,327+7%
FirePro W4170M2,315+6%
GeForce GT 745M2,249+3%
Radeon R7 M4402,245+3%
Radeon R7 M4452,208+1%
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%

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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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 745M
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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10,147
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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1,531
3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,387
2,407
(+0.84%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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56.7
PassMark G3D Mark
1,617
(+47.54%)
1,096
PassMark G2D Mark
459
(+155%)
180
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 745M
CodenameGF100GK107
ArchitectureFermiKepler
Process Size40 nm28 nm
Transistors3,100 million1,270 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 745M
Memory Size2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5DDR3
Memory Bandwidth76.8 Gb/s28.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock600 MHz900 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache64 KB16 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 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 745M
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)100 W45 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 745M
CUDA Cores352384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)112
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4432
Render Output Units (ROP)3216
Core Clock Speed425 MHz837 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--915 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 745M
Pixel Fill Rate9.35 GPixel/s7.32 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate18.7 GTexel/s29.28 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance598.4 GFLOPS702.7 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance74.8 GFLOPS29.28 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 745M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.5 (5.1)

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