GeForce GTX 480M vs Quadro 7000

When comparing GeForce GTX 480M and Quadro 7000, 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 Quadro 7000 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 Quadro 7000
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 204 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • Quadro 7000 has 104% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro 7000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro 7000 has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480M.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is used in Laptops, and Quadro 7000 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro 7000 - with Fermi 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 480M is 199 MHz higher, than Quadro 7000.
  • GeForce GTX 480M and Quadro 7000 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro 7000 is 2204 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 18−20
ultra / 1080p 6−7 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 21−24 35−40
medium / 1080p 12−14 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 7000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 69% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 480M Quadro 7000
Architecture Fermi Fermi 2.0
Code name N11E-GTX-A3 GF110
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 25 May 2010 2 May 2012
Pipelines 352 512
Core clock speed 850 MHz 651 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec 41.66
Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops 1,332 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 3404 MHz
Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 163.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + 2.0
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Laptop size large
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