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 M2200 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 M2200: 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

✅11.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $500 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.
❌354.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 55W.

Quadro M2200

2017

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 250W, a 195W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 480 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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 11.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro M2200 instead at 4,294 vs 4,075, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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?

Quadro M2200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 more expensive on MSRP at $500 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.2% (8.6 vs 8.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro M2200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 480 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M2200 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 M2200

The Quadro M2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 695 MHz to 1036 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,294 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 480 scores 4,075 versus the Quadro M2200's 4,294 — the Quadro M2200 leads by 5.4%. The GeForce GTX 480 is built on Fermi while the Quadro M2200 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1,024 (Quadro M2200). Raw compute: 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480) vs 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2200
G3D Mark Score	4,075	4,294+5%
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	1024+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.345 TFLOPS	2.122 TFLOPS+58%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	60	64+7%
L1 Cache	960 KB+150%	384 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 M2200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2200
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 M2200 carries 4 GB. Quadro M2200 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 M2200. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 480) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2200) — the Quadro M2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2200
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 (12_1) (Quadro M2200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2200
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs 2nd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2200
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	2nd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480 draws 250W versus the Quadro M2200's 55W — a 127.9% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 480) vs 350W (Quadro M2200). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2200
TDP	250W	55W-78%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	16.3	78.1+379%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 480 came in at $499, while the Quadro M2200 launched at $500. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 480 was 0.2% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.2 (GeForce GTX 480) vs 8.6 (Quadro M2200) — the Quadro M2200 offers 4.9% better value. The newer card here is Quadro M2200 (2017 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M2200
MSRP	$499	$500
Performance per Dollar	8.2	8.6+5%
Codename	GF100	GM206
Release	March 26 2010	January 11 2017
Ranking	#488	#479

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