GeForce GTX 480M
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 480M vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 480M

2010Core: 425 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 480M
100
1,653
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GT 640M
brand logoGeForce 940A
brand logoGeForce GTX 280
brand logoGeForce GTX 660M
brand logoGeForce MX570 A
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoTITAN V
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+508.8%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The GeForce GTX 480M is positioned at rank #199 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M

#189
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
394%
#191
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
357%
#192
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
356%
#196
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
324%
#197
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
322%
#199
GeForce GTX 480M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
98%
#206
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#212
GeForce GTX 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 480M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 508.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480M.

InsightGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-508.8%)
✅Leading raw performance (+508.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
—
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

GeForce GTX 480M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra25 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium23 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high18 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480M and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 480M

The GeForce GTX 480M 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 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,653 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 480M scores 1,653 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 508.8%. The GeForce GTX 480M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
1,653
10,064+509%
Architecture
Fermi
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
352
2560+627%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5984 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+1383%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
44
160+264%
L1 Cache
704 KB
960 KB+36%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
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)

The GeForce GTX 480M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.0
4.5+13%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 480M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
100W-44%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
6-pin
Length
—
173mm
Height
—
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
95°C
—
Perf/Watt
16.5
55.9+239%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 480MGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
—
$249
Avg Price (30d)
—
$60
Codename
GF100
GP104
Release
May 25 2010
May 27 2016
Ranking
#743
#137