GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs Quadro 5000M

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 480M SLI vs Quadro 5000M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs Quadro 5000M: 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 480M SLI

2010

Why buy it

✅12.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro 5000M

2010

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 480M SLI across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2010 hardware with 2 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 480M SLI is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro 5000M instead at 2,060 vs 2,050, 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 480M SLI 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 5000M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro 5000M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 480M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs Quadro 5000M Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro 5000M

The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI scores 2,050 and the Quadro 5000M reaches 2,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is built on Fermi while the Quadro 5000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 320 (Quadro 5000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M SLI	Quadro 5000M
G3D Mark Score	2,050	2,060
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	704+120%	320

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 5000M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M SLI	Quadro 5000M
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 480M SLI and 64-bit on the Quadro 5000M.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M SLI	Quadro 5000M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI draws 100W versus the Quadro 5000M's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro 5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro 5000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.