GeForce GTX 480M vs Radeon RX Vega 10

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 480M

100

1,653

+1.5%

1,629

0.0%

Radeon 6750M

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 6300M

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 7700S

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 Radeon RX Vega 10 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon RX Vega 10 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 480M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10.

Insight	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon RX Vega 10
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480M 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

Radeon RX Vega 10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon RX Vega 10

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 RX Vega 10

The Radeon RX Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,629 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 480M scores 1,653 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 reaches 1,629 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 640 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Raw compute: 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 10).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon RX Vega 10
G3D Mark Score	1,653+1%	1,629
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	352	640+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5984 TFLOPS	1.665 TFLOPS+178%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	44+10%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon RX Vega 10
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 480M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 480M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon RX Vega 10
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 12 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon RX Vega 10
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon RX Vega 10
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10's 10W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 85°C.