GeForce 930MX vs GeForce GTX 480M SLI

When comparing GeForce 930MX and GeForce GTX 480M SLI, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 930MX and GeForce GTX 480M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 930MX and GeForce GTX 480M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 930MX and GeForce GTX 480M SLI are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 930MX or GeForce GTX 480M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930MX GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 480M SLI has 488% more power consumption, than GeForce 930MX.
  • GeForce GTX 480M SLI has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 930MX.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce 930MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 480M SLI - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 527 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
  • GeForce 930MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480M SLI - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 800 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 16−18
ultra / 1080p 2−3 9−10
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 14−16 30−35
medium / 1080p 7−8 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than GeForce 930MX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930MX GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name N16S-GMR N11E-GTX-A3
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 10 March 2016 25 May 2010
Pipelines 384 704
Core clock speed 952 MHz 425 MHz
Boost Clock 1020 MHz
Transistor count 6000 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 24.48
Floating-point performance 783.4 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.5
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Laptop size large
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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