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GeForce GTX 480M SLI
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FirePro V7800
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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.
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. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is positioned at rank 365 and the FirePro V7800 is on rank 257, so the FirePro V7800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480M SLI 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480M SLI and FirePro V7800
GeForce GTX 480M SLI
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,050 points.
FirePro V7800
The FirePro V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,028 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI scores 2,050 and the FirePro V7800 reaches 2,028 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is built on Fermi while the FirePro V7800 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7800).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,050+1% | 2,028 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 704 | 1280+82% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 480M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 11.2 (FirePro V7800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.4+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs None (FirePro V7800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7800).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI draws 100W versus the FirePro V7800's 150W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 350W (FirePro V7800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 97°C | 85°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 20.5+52% | 13.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7800 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $759 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $96 |
| Codename | N11E-GTX-A3 | Cayman |
| Release | May 25 2010 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #637 | #656 |
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