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    GeForce GTX 460 vs GeForce GTX 480M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 460 and GeForce GTX 480M, 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 GTX 460 and GeForce GTX 480M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 480M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 480M is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 GTX 480M here:

    GeForce GTX 480M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 460 GeForce GTX 480M
    Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 768 MB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 460 has 60% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 460 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 480M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 460 has 766 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 460 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 480M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 460 and GeForce GTX 480M are build with Fermi architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 480M is 175 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.
    • GeForce GTX 460 and GeForce GTX 480M are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 is 2400 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−12 10−11
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 6−7
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 21−24
    medium / 1080p 14−16 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 460 GeForce GTX 480M
    Architecture Fermi Fermi
    Code name GF104 N11E-GTX-A3
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 12 July 2010 25 May 2010
    Pipelines 336 352
    Core clock speed 675 MHz 850 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million 3,100 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.80 18.7 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 907.2 gflops 598.4 gflops
    Length 8.25"(210 mm) (21 cm)
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 1200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 86.4 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 API
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A N/A
    CUDA + +
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0 PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376"(111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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