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    GeForce 930M vs GeForce GTX 480

    When comparing GeForce 930M 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 930M and GeForce GTX 480 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 930M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 930M 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 930M here:

    GeForce 930M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 930M GeForce GTX 480
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 250 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 6-pin & 8-pin
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 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 930M.
    • GeForce 930M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 480 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 480 has 1534 GB more memory, than GeForce 930M.
    • GeForce 930M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 480 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 930M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 480 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce 930M is 228 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
    • GeForce 930M 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 930M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 21−24
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 12−14
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 6−7
    4K / 2160p − 5−6
    low / 720p 12−14 40−45
    medium / 1080p 4−5 24−27
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 400% more, than GeForce 930M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 930M GeForce GTX 480
    Architecture Maxwell Fermi
    Code name N16S-GM-B/S, N16S-LP GF100
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 12 March 2015 7 December 2010
    Pipelines 384 480
    Core clock speed 928 MHz 700 MHz
    Boost Clock 941 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 22.58 42 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 722.7 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) 84 Mh/s 117 Mh/s
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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