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GeForce GTX 480M
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Radeon E8860
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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 is positioned at rank 199 and the Radeon E8860 is on rank 451, so the GeForce GTX 480M 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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8860 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 480M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon E8860 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 and Radeon E8860
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.
Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 480M scores 1,653 and the Radeon E8860 reaches 1,686 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M is built on Fermi while the Radeon E8860 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 640 (Radeon E8860). Raw compute: 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,653 | 1,686+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 640+82% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5984 TFLOPS | 0.8 TFLOPS+34% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 44+10% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+340% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 480M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8860 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 480M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 256 KB (Radeon E8860) — the GeForce GTX 480M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 480M draws 100W versus the Radeon E8860's 37W — a 92% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 350W (Radeon E8860). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 37W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.5 | 45.6+176% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8860 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GF100 | Venus |
| Release | May 25 2010 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #743 | #734 |
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