GeForce 920M vs GeForce GTX 480

When comparing GeForce 920M and GeForce GTX 480, 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 920M and GeForce GTX 480 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 920M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 920M 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 920M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 920M GeForce GTX 480
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 480 has 657% more power consumption, than GeForce 920M.
  • GeForce 920M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 480 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 480 has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce 920M.
  • GeForce 920M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 480 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 920M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 480 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 920M is 254 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
  • GeForce 920M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 480 is 48 MHz higher, than GeForce 920M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 21−24
ultra / 1080p 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 6−7
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 1−2 40−45
medium / 1080p 0−1 24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than GeForce 920M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 920M GeForce GTX 480
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name N16V-GM-S GF100
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 27 January 2015 7 December 2010
Pipelines 384 480
Core clock speed 954 MHz 700 MHz
Transistor count 915 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 30.53 42 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 297.6 gflops 1,345.0 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 64 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 1848 MHz (3696 data rate)
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 177.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.2
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 480
Bus support PCI Express 3.0 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s 117 Mh/s
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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