GeForce GTX 480M vs Quadro P400

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 is positioned at rank 199 and the Quadro P400 is on rank 143, so the Quadro P400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro P400

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

92%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

88%

#128

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1504%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

100%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

98%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

96%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

94%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

93%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

92%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

90%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro P400 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 Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro P400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P400 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

Quadro P400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480M and Quadro P400

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 P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 480M scores 1,653 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M is built on Fermi while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro P400
G3D Mark Score	1,653	1,659
Architecture	Fermi	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	352+38%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5984 TFLOPS	0.641 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	44+175%	16
L1 Cache	704 KB+633%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro P400
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro P400
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 12_1 (Quadro P400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro P400
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Quadro P400
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480M draws 100W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.