GeForce GTX 480M vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 480M

100

1,653

+2.0%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

15

1,621

0.0%

Radeon R7 240

Radeon 625

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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 2% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U.

Insight	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 480M scores 1,653 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score	1,653+2%	1,621
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	352	512+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (FL 12_1)
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 VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). 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,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

Feature	GeForce GTX 480M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 480M draws 100W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 480M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.