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    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs GeForce GTX 480

    When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI 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 9800M GTS SLI 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 9800M GTS SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 9800M GTS SLI 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 9800M GTS SLI here:

    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI GeForce GTX 480
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 250 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 1536 MB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTX 480 has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 480 has 1024 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 480 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 480 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 480 is 100 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 480 is 1048 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 5−6 21−24
    ultra / 1080p 3−4 12−14
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 6−7
    4K / 2160p − 5−6
    low / 720p 14−16 40−45
    medium / 1080p 7−8 24−27
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 257% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI GeForce GTX 480
    Architecture G9x Fermi
    Code name NB9E-GT GF100
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 15 July 2008 7 December 2010
    Pipelines 128 480
    Core clock speed 600 MHz 700 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 3,100 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55/65 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 42 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 1,345.0 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 1848 MHz (3696 data rate)
    Memory bandwidth 177.4 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 480
    Bus support 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) 117 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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