NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480
The GeForce GTX 480 has 5% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
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.
Summary
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 GPU
The GeForce GTX 480 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2010 with a suggested retail price of $499. Its GF100 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,536 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 924 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 177.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The GTX 480 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 250 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce GTX 480 has the 245th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.78% 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 99th 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.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2010 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $499 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 480 has 5% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 245th with a score of 5,014.
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.
The GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 99th with a performance per dollar of 10.05.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | +67% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | +59% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | +55% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | -13% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | -16% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | -38% |
Compare Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | +76% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | +41% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | +24% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | |
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,982 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,107 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 449 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | GF100 |
| Architecture | Fermi |
| Process Size | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 3,100 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,536 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 177.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 924 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB |
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 480 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 15 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 60 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 700 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 21.03 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 42.06 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,345 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 168.1 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.