GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs GeForce GTX 765M
GeForce GTX 480M SLI
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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 GeForce GTX 765M is on rank 109, so the GeForce GTX 765M 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 GeForce GTX 765M
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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 765M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 765M
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.
GeForce GTX 765M
The GeForce GTX 765M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 863 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,014 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI scores 2,050 and the GeForce GTX 765M reaches 2,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 765M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 765M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,050+2% | 2,014 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 704 | 768+9% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 765M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 765M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 765M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 765M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 765M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M SLI | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 97°C | 80°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 20.5 | 26.9+31% |
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