GeForce GTX 480 vs FirePro W7000

GeForce GTX 480

2010Core: 700 MHz

FirePro W7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 480

250

4,075

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

4,304

+5.6%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7000

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

92%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

90%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

87%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

87%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

85%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

79%

#208

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3084%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

100%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

100%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

94%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

91%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.6% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480.

Insight	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 111.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+111.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 480 Benchmark Check

FirePro W7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480 and FirePro W7000

GeForce GTX 480

The GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,075 points. Launch price was $499.

FirePro W7000

The FirePro W7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,304 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 480 scores 4,075 versus the FirePro W7000's 4,304 — the FirePro W7000 leads by 5.6%. The GeForce GTX 480 is built on Fermi while the FirePro W7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1,280 (FirePro W7000). Raw compute: 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
G3D Mark Score	4,075	4,304+6%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	1280+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.345 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+81%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	60	80+33%
L1 Cache	960 KB+200%	320 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 480 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro W7000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 480) vs 512 KB (FirePro W7000) — the GeForce GTX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	4 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	384-bit+500%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480) vs 12 (FirePro W7000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480 draws 250W versus the FirePro W7000's 150W — a 50% difference. The FirePro W7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 480) vs 350W (FirePro W7000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W7000
TDP	250W	150W-40%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	90°C	90°C
Perf/Watt	16.3	28.7+76%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro W7000 launched at $899 and now averages $50. The FirePro W7000 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 86.1 (FirePro W7000) — the FirePro W7000 offers 111% better value. The FirePro W7000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).