GeForce GTX 480 vs FirePro W8000

GeForce GTX 480

2010Core: 700 MHz

FirePro W8000

2012Core: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 480

250

4,075

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

4,259

+4.5%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6970

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

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 W8000

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

88%

#245

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5554%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% 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 W8000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
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	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 480 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $1,599), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1429.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W8000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1429.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)

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 W8000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480 and FirePro W8000

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 W8000

The FirePro W8000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,259 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 480 scores 4,075 and the FirePro W8000 reaches 4,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480 is built on Fermi while the FirePro W8000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1,792 (FirePro W8000). Raw compute: 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W8000
G3D Mark Score	4,075	4,259+5%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	1792+273%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.345 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+140%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	60	112+87%
L1 Cache	960 KB+114%	448 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W8000
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 W8000 has 4 GB. The FirePro W8000 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 W8000) — the GeForce GTX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W8000
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 W8000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W8000
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 W8000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W8000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W8000
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 3.2
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 W8000's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The FirePro W8000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 480) vs 350W (FirePro W8000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 58°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	FirePro W8000
TDP	250W	225W-10%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	279mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	58°C-36%
Perf/Watt	16.3	18.9+16%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 and now averages $1599. The GeForce GTX 480 costs 93.7% less ($1499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 2.7 (FirePro W8000) — the GeForce GTX 480 offers 1411.1% better value. The FirePro W8000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).