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.
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.
Info | Value |
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Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
Architecture | Fermi |
Market Segment | Desktop |
Release Date | Q1 2010 |
Launch Price (MSRP) | $499 |
Production Status | End-of-life |
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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 248th 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 101st with a performance per dollar of 10.05.
Compare Performance
GeForce GTX 480's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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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
GeForce GTX 480's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
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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
This table showcases the GeForce GTX 480's average performance scores 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 |
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3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,982 |
PassMark G3D Mark | 4,107 |
PassMark G2D Mark | 450 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.