NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile213% better
15,71215% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile has 213% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45

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 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA107) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3050 Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192 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 3050 Mobile includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,065 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,343 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 64 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 16 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

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 RTX 3050 Mobile has the 140th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 15.02% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

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.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereFermi
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ2 2021Q1 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)--$499
Production StatusActiveEnd-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 F1 24
F1 24
GeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
96 FPS
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High - 1080p
40 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
15 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
7 FPS
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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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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile213% better
15,71215% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile has 213% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is ranked 140th with a score of 15,712, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 248th with a score of 5,014.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45

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 4090.

GeForce GTX 480's 10.05 performance per dollar ranks it 0th 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.

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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 RTX 3050 Mobile orGeForce GTX 480
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon HD 687017.65+76%
Radeon HD 797014.15+41%
GeForce GTX 59013.11+31%
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 RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
4,497
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3DMark Time Spy Score
4,817
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
65,252
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
11,949
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3DMark Night Raid Graphics
39,628
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
15,134
(+203.77%)
4,982
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
140
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PassMark G3D Mark
6,781
(+65.11%)
4,107
PassMark G2D Mark
408
450
(+10.29%)
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 RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
CodenameGA107GF100
ArchitectureAmpereFermi
Process Size8 nm40 nm
Transistors8,700 million3,100 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 RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
Memory Size4 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth192 Gb/s177.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz924 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB768 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 RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W250 W
Suggested PSU--600 W
Power Connectors--1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a

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 RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
CUDA Cores2,048480
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1615
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)6460
Render Output Units (ROP)3248
Tensor Cores64--
Ray Tracing Cores16--
Core Clock Speed1,065 MHz700 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,343 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 RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
Pixel Fill Rate42.98 GPixel/s21.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate85.95 GTexel/s42.06 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.5 TFLOPS1,345 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance85.95 GFLOPS168.1 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 RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 480
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.85.1

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