GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs Tesla M6
When comparing GeForce GTX 480M SLI and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla M6
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
| GeForce GTX 480M SLI | Tesla M6 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 100 Watt.
- Tesla M6 has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 480M SLI is used in Laptops, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 480M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Core clock speed of Tesla M6 is 505 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 3812 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 20−22 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 20−22 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Battlefield 5 is 140% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 190−200 |
| QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 120−130 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 75−80 |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 47% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Dota 2 is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 190−200 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Fortnite is 108% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Forza Horizon 4 is 125% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Grand Theft Auto V is 86% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Metro Exodus is 150% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 130−140 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 31% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 122% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 148% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in World of Tanks is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 480M SLI | Tesla M6 | |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Code name | N11E-GTX-A3 | GM204 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 25 May 2010 | 30 August 2015 |
| Pipelines | 704 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 425 MHz | 930 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1180 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 6000 Million | 5,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 113.3 | |
| Floating-point performance | 3,625 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1200 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.4 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.2 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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