GeForce GTX 480M vs Quadro K2000D

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 vs Quadro K2000D 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 vs Quadro K2000D: 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

2010

Why buy it

✅116.6% 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌96.1% higher power demand at 100W vs 51W.

Quadro K2000D

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 51W instead of 100W, a 49W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 480M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 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 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 116.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.3% in PassMark G3D (1,653 vs 1,600), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 480M 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 K2000D 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 K2000D is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 480M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 480M vs Quadro K2000D Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro K2000D

The Quadro K2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,600 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 480M scores 1,653 and the Quadro K2000D reaches 1,600 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M is built on Fermi while the Quadro K2000D uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 384 (Quadro K2000D). Raw compute: 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro K2000D
G3D Mark Score	1,653+3%	1,600
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	352	384+9%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5984 TFLOPS	0.7327 TFLOPS+22%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	44+38%	32
L1 Cache	704 KB+2100%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 480M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K2000D leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro K2000D
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 and 64-bit on the Quadro K2000D. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 256 KB (Quadro K2000D) — the GeForce GTX 480M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro K2000D
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000D). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro K2000D
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro K2000D). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro K2000D
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480M draws 100W versus the Quadro K2000D's 51W — a 64.9% difference. The Quadro K2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 350W (Quadro K2000D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro K2000D
TDP	100W	51W-49%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	202mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	95°C	80-16%
Perf/Watt	16.5	31.4+90%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro K2000D (2013 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro K2000D
MSRP	—	$599
Codename	GF100	GK107
Release	May 25 2010	March 1 2013
Ranking	#743	#750

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