GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro K5000
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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 Quadro K5000
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.
Quadro K5000
The Quadro K5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 17 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 706 MHz to 706 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,989 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 480 scores 4,075 and the Quadro K5000 reaches 3,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480 is built on Fermi while the Quadro K5000 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5000). Raw compute: 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480) vs 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,075+2% | 3,989 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1536+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.345 TFLOPS | 2.169 TFLOPS+61% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 60 | 128+113% |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+650% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 480 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5000 has 4 GB. The Quadro K5000 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 (Quadro K5000) — the GeForce GTX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480) vs 12_0 (Quadro K5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC 2nd Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 480 draws 250W versus the Quadro K5000's 122W — a 68.8% difference. The Quadro K5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 480) vs 350W (Quadro K5000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 122W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.3 | 32.7+101% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $60. The Quadro K5000 costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 66.5 (Quadro K5000) — the Quadro K5000 offers 63% better value. The Quadro K5000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480 | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-80% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $60-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.8 | 66.5+63% |
| Codename | GF100 | GK104 |
| Release | March 26 2010 | August 17 2012 |
| Ranking | #488 | #492 |
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