GeForce GTX 480M vs GRID M60 2Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 480M and GRID M60 2Q, 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 and GRID M60 2Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 480M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 480M 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 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 480M GRID M60 2Q
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 225 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 2Q has 125% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID M60 2Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 480M and GRID M60 2Q have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is used in Laptops, and GRID M60 2Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and GRID M60 2Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 480M is 293 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID M60 2Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 2Q is 3812 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 35−40
ultra / 1080p 6−7 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 21−24 60−65
medium / 1080p 12−14 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 2Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 215% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 480M GRID M60 2Q
Architecture Fermi Maxwell 2.0
Code name N11E-GTX-A3 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 25 May 2010 30 August 2015
Pipelines 352 2048
Core clock speed 850 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec 150.8
Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Laptop size large
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