GeForce GTX 480 vs Radeon 550X

When comparing GeForce GTX 480 and Radeon 550X, 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 Radeon 550X 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	Radeon 550X
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 480 has 400% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
GeForce GTX 480 has 1534 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 382 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Radeon 550X is 135 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 480.
Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5152 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	7−8
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
QHD / 1440p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	40−45	16−18
medium / 1080p	24−27	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 177% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	30−35	12−14
ultra / 1080p	27−30	10−12
QHD / 1440p	12−14	0−1
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
low / 720p	65−70	24−27
medium / 1080p	35−40	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Battlefield 5 is 173% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	230−240	140−150
medium / 768p	200−210	110−120
ultra / 1080p	120−130	55−60
QHD / 1440p	90−95	30−35
4K / 2160p	50−55	27−30
high / 768p	170−180	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 90% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	20−22
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 35% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	120−130	80−85
medium / 768p	100−110	60−65
ultra / 1080p	80−85	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Dota 2 is 73% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	24−27	8−9
ultra / 1080p	21−24	8−9
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	4−5
low / 720p	50−55	20−22
medium / 1080p	27−30	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Far Cry 5 is 170% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	30−35	14−16
ultra / 1080p	24−27	10−12
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	120−130	60−65
medium / 1080p	70−75	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Fortnite is 125% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	35−40	12−14
ultra / 1080p	27−30	10−12
QHD / 1440p	14−16	1−2
4K / 2160p	12−14	−
low / 720p	70−75	27−30
medium / 1080p	40−45	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Forza Horizon 4 is 200% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	100−110	55−60
medium / 768p	95−100	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	6−7
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Grand Theft Auto V is 109% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	12−14	5−6
ultra / 1080p	10−11	3−4
QHD / 1440p	10−11	−
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	12−14
medium / 1080p	18−20	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	120−130	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	−	80−85
medium / 1080p	110−120	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Minecraft is 26% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	30−35
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 59% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	16−18	−
ultra / 1080p	10−11	7−8
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	40−45	12−14
medium / 1080p	21−24	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	75−80	24−27
medium / 768p	45−50	16−18
high / 1080p	24−27	10−11
ultra / 1080p	14−16	6−7
4K / 2160p	8−9	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 161% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	60−65	45−50
ultra / 1080p	40−45	20−22
high / 768p	55−60	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in World of Tanks is 31% more, than Radeon 550X.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 480	Radeon 550X
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Code name	GF100	Lexa
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	7 December 2010	27 March 2019
Pipelines	480	512
Core clock speed	700 MHz	1082 MHz
Boost Clock		1218 MHz
Transistor count	3,100 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	42 billion/sec	38.98
Floating-point performance	1,345.0 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)	145 mm
Memory bus width	384 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1848 MHz (3696 data rate)	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	177.4 GB/s	112.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	5.1	6.4
OpenGL	4.2	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	2.0
Vulkan	N/A	1.2.131
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
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