FirePro R5000 vs GeForce GTX 480M SLI

When comparing FirePro R5000 and GeForce GTX 480M SLI, 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 FirePro R5000 and GeForce GTX 480M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 480M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 480M 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 GTX 480M SLI here:

Main Specs

  FirePro R5000 GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x mini-DisplayPort
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  • FirePro R5000 has 250% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 480M SLI has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro R5000.
  • FirePro R5000 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 480M SLI - in Laptops.
  • FirePro R5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 480M SLI - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro R5000 is 400 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
  • FirePro R5000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480M SLI - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro R5000 is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 16−18
ultra / 1080p 8−9 9−10
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 27−30 30−35
medium / 1080p 16−18 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 23% more, than FirePro R5000.

Full Specs

  FirePro R5000 GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Architecture GCN 1.0 Fermi
Code name Pitcairn N11E-GTX-A3
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 25 February 2013 25 May 2010
Pipelines 768 704
Core clock speed 825 MHz 425 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 6000 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
Dual-link DVI support +
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