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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480

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Performance
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)925% better
51,40040% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 480
5,0144% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 925% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)1,092% better
119.8173% of 165.13
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 1,092% 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 5060 Ti (16 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 5060 Ti includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,407 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,572 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 Ti has the 35th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 51,400 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 12th 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 271st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 5,014 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.05. This is the 111th 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Fermi
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2025Q1 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)$429$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
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
Low - 1080p
207 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
179 FPS
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High - 1080p
159 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
147 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
110 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
63 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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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 5060 Ti (16 GB)925% better
51,40040% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 480
5,0144% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 925% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 35th with a score of 51,400, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 271st with a score of 5,014.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)1,092% better
119.8173% of 165.13
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 1,092% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 12th with a performance per dollar of 119.81, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 111th 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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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 4060126.34+5%
Arc A770125.54+5%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)119.81
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)119.81-0%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti114.57-4%
GeForce GTX 47012.44-90%
Radeon HD 645011.33-91%
GeForce GTX 48010.05-92%

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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
15,854.5
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3DMark Time Spy Score
16,219
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
188,114
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
42,064.5
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3DMark Night Raid Graphics
182,657
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
47,632
(+856.08%)
4,982
PassMark G3D Mark
22,789
(+455.02%)
4,106
PassMark G2D Mark
1,227
(+188.03%)
426
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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
CodenameGB206GF100
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Fermi
Process Size5 nm40 nm
Transistors21,900 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
Memory Size16 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s177.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz924 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache32 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x8PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)180 W250 W
Suggested PSU450 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1bDVI, 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
CUDA Cores4,608480
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3615
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)14460
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores144--
Ray Tracing Cores36--
Core Clock Speed2,407 MHz700 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,572 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 480
Pixel Fill Rate123.5 GPixel/s21.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate370.4 GTexel/s42.06 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance23.7 TFLOPS1,345 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance370.4 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce 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.