GeForce GTX 480 vs GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
GeForce GTX 480
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 480 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
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.
GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 797 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,927 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 480 scores 4,075 and the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition reaches 3,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480) vs 2.142 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,075+4% | 3,927 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1344+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.345 TFLOPS | 2.142 TFLOPS+59% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 60 | 112+87% |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+757% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 480 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 177.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 480) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition) — a 10.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 480. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 480) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 2 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 177.4 GB/s+11% | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 480 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 480) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.3 | 39.3+141% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GF100 | GK104 |
| Release | March 26 2010 | November 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #488 | #803 |
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