NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER1,636% better
87,05583% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 1,636% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER767% better
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 767% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2024 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,438 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 736.3 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 4080 SUPER includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,550 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 80 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4080 SUPER is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4080 SUPER has the 2nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 83.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 87,055 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 87.14. This is the 27th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceFermi
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2024Q1 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)$999$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 Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
Low - 1080p
145 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
141 FPS
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High - 1080p
137 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
135 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
132 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
103 FPS
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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 RTX 4080 SUPER1,636% better
87,05583% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 1,636% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 2nd with a score of 87,055, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 248th with a score of 5,014.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER767% better
87.1454% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 767% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 27th with a performance per dollar of 87.14, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 101st with a performance per dollar of 10.05.

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.

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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 RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
28,378
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3DMark Time Spy Score
27,111
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
187,847
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
59,075
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3DMark Night Raid Graphics
235,474
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
59,568
(+1,095.66%)
4,982
PassMark G3D Mark
34,209
(+732.94%)
4,107
PassMark G2D Mark
1,203
(+167.33%)
450
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 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
CodenameAD103GF100
ArchitectureAda LovelaceFermi
Process Size5 nm40 nm
Transistors45,900 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 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
Memory Size16 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth736.3 Gb/s177.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,438 MHz924 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache64 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 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W250 W
Suggested PSU700 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, 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 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
CUDA Cores10,240480
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8015
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)32060
Render Output Units (ROP)11248
Tensor Cores320--
Ray Tracing Cores80--
Core Clock Speed2,295 MHz700 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,550 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 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
Pixel Fill Rate285.6 GPixel/s21.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate816 GTexel/s42.06 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance52.22 TFLOPS1,345 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance816 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 4080 SUPERGeForce GTX 480
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.75.1

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