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    GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs GeForce GTX 980

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 980, 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 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 980 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 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:

    GeForce GTX 480M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M SLI GeForce GTX 980
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 165 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pins
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
    Recommended system power (PSU) 500 Watt
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    • GeForce GTX 980 has 65% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 980 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 480M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 980 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 480M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 980 - with Maxwell.
    • GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 480M SLI is 1193 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 55−60
    ultra / 1080p 9−10 35−40
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 30−35
    4K / 2160p 4−5 18−20
    low / 720p 30−35 80−85
    medium / 1080p 20−22 65−70
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 250% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M SLI GeForce GTX 980
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name N11E-GTX-A3 GM204
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 25 May 2010 19 September 2014
    Pipelines 704 2048
    Core clock speed 425 MHz
    Boost Clock 1216 MHz
    Transistor count 6000 Million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 144 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 4,981 gflops
    Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 7.0 GB/s
    Memory bandwidth 224 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.54 kh/s
    CUDA cores 2048
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 579 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.74 Gh/s
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 20.28 Mh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 312.12 Sol/s
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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