GeForce GTX 480 vs GeForce GTX 660

When comparing GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660, 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 480 and GeForce GTX 660 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 480	GeForce GTX 660
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	140 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin	One 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 480 has 78% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 660.
GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 660 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 480 has 1534 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 660.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 660 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 660 is 280 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 660 - by 28 nm process technology.
GeForce GTX 480 is 1 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 660.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 480 is 1842 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	20−22
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
QHD / 1440p	6−7	6−7
4K / 2160p	5−6	5−6
low / 720p	40−45	40−45
medium / 1080p	24−27	24−27
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p	30−35	30−35
ultra / 1080p	27−30	27−30
QHD / 1440p	12−14	10−12
4K / 2160p	8−9	8−9
low / 720p	65−70	65−70
medium / 1080p	35−40	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Battlefield 5 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 660.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	230−240	230−240
medium / 768p	200−210	200−210
ultra / 1080p	120−130	120−130
QHD / 1440p	90−95	90−95
4K / 2160p	50−55	50−55
high / 768p	170−180	160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 660.
low / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	50−55	50−55
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	80−85	80−85
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	24−27	24−27
ultra / 1080p	21−24	21−24
QHD / 1440p	18−20	18−20
4K / 2160p	8−9	8−9
low / 720p	50−55	50−55
medium / 1080p	27−30	27−30
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p	30−35	30−35
ultra / 1080p	24−27	24−27
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	70−75	70−75
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Fortnite.
high / 1080p	35−40	30−35
ultra / 1080p	27−30	24−27
QHD / 1440p	14−16	14−16
4K / 2160p	12−14	12−14
low / 720p	70−75	65−70
medium / 1080p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Forza Horizon 4 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 660.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
medium / 768p	95−100	90−95
high / 1080p	40−45	40−45
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
QHD / 1440p	7−8	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Grand Theft Auto V is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 660.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−11
QHD / 1440p	10−11	10−11
4K / 2160p	3−4	3−4
low / 720p	40−45	40−45
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	110−120	110−120
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−11
QHD / 1440p	2−3	1−2
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 660.
low / 768p	75−80	70−75
medium / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	24−27	24−27
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
4K / 2160p	8−9	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 660.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	40−45
high / 768p	55−60	55−60
GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 660 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 480	GeForce GTX 660
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Code name	GF100	GK106
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	7 December 2010	6 September 2012
Pipelines	480	960
Core clock speed	700 MHz	980 MHz
Boost Clock		1033 MHz
Transistor count	3,100 million	2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	42 billion/sec	78.4 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,345.0 gflops	1,981 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)	9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width	384 Bit	192-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed	1848 MHz (3696 data rate)	6.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth	177.4 GB/s	144.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.2	4.3
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	480	960
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	+	4 displays
HDMI	+	+
HDCP	+	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal	Internal
3D Blu-Ray		+
3D Gaming		+
3D Vision		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	117 Mh/s	66 Mh/s
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