GeForce GTX 480M vs Radeon RX Vega 9
GeForce GTX 480M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RX Vega 9 is on rank 279, 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 RX Vega 9
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon RX Vega 9 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 Radeon RX Vega 9 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon RX Vega 9 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 RX Vega 9
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 9
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1300 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,661 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 480M scores 1,653 and the Radeon RX Vega 9 reaches 1,661 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 480M is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 9 uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,653 | 1,661 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Vega |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 576+64% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 9 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 9 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 480M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX Vega 9's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 15W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.5 | 110.7+571% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GF100 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | May 25 2010 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #743 | #670 |
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