GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 480M
GeForce RTX 4060
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 480M?
Comparing the GeForce GTX 480M to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB illustrates the incredible distance covered in 13 years of graphics development. The GTX 480M was the ultimate mobile flagship in 2010, based on the power-hungry Fermi architecture. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a modern, highly efficient Ada Lovelace card built for serious 1080p and 1440p gaming.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is nearly 30 times more powerful and introduces features that were science fiction when the 480M launched, such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI Frame Generation. While the GTX 480M was a pioneer in mobile performance, it lacked the thermal efficiency and feature set necessary for modern gaming and is now entirely unsupported by current drivers. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB comfortably runs any modern title at ultra settings with a fraction of the power consumption.\n\nUltimately, this is a comparison between a legendary piece of computing history and a state-of-the-art modern workhorse. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the definitive choice for any user seeking high-end performance today, while the GTX 480M remains an important milestone in the journey toward the portable power we enjoy now.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1082.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1082.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1082.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060 and GeForce GTX 480M
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce GTX 480M's 1,653 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1082.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 480M uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 480M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+1083% | 1,653 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Fermi |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+773% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+2425% | 0.5984 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+118% | 44 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+335% | 0.69 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 480M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 480M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 480M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 480M's 100W — a 14% difference. The GeForce GTX 480M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 100W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-23% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+930% | 16.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | — |
| Codename | AD107 | GF100 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | May 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #84 | #743 |
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