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GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
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GeForce GTX 480M SLI
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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 670MX SLI is positioned at rank 364 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI is on rank 365, so the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI 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 670MX SLI
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI 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 670MX SLI and GeForce GTX 480M SLI
GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,075 points.
GeForce GTX 480M SLI
The GeForce GTX 480M SLI 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 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,050 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI scores 2,075 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI reaches 2,050 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 480M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,075+1% | 2,050 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+173% | 704 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.2+5% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 480M SLI's 100W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 97°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI | GeForce GTX 480M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 88°C-9% | 97°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.8 | 20.5+49% |
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