GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M2000

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 480

2010Core: 700 MHz

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Quadro M2000

2016Core: 796 MHzBoost: 1163 MHz

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GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M2000 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 480

1.5 GB 250

4,075

+1.2%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

4,026

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX TITAN X

TITAN V CEO Edition

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M2000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M2000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 480

2010

Why buy it

✅32.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.
❌59.9% longer card at 267mm vs 167mm.

Quadro M2000

2016

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 267mm, a 100mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 480 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 480 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 32.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.2% in PassMark G3D (4,075 vs 4,026), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 480 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 480 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M2000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 M2000

The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 480 scores 4,075 and the Quadro M2000 reaches 4,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480 is built on Fermi while the Quadro M2000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 768 (Quadro M2000). Raw compute: 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2000
G3D Mark Score	4,075+1%	4,026
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	768+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.345 TFLOPS	1.786 TFLOPS+33%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	60+25%	48
L1 Cache	960 KB+233%	288 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 480 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 480 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000 carries 4 GB. Quadro M2000 gives you 166.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 480 and 64-bit on the Quadro M2000. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2000
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	4 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	384-bit+500%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480) vs 12_1 (Quadro M2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2000
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2000
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480 draws 250W versus the Quadro M2000's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 480) vs 350W (Quadro M2000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2000
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	167mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	16.3	53.7+229%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 480 came in at $499, while the Quadro M2000 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro M2000 was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.2 (GeForce GTX 480) vs Infinity (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Quadro M2000 (2016 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2000
MSRP	$499	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	8.2	Infinity
Codename	GF100	GM206
Release	March 26 2010	April 8 2016
Ranking	#488	#491

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