GeForce GTX 480M vs Radeon R9 370

When comparing GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon R9 370, 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 Radeon R9 370 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 Radeon R9 370
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 110 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon R9 370 has 10% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 370 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon R9 370 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 370 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon R9 370 - with GCN 1.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 370 is 75 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
  • GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 370 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 370 is 4400 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 Radeon R9 370 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 215% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 480M Radeon R9 370
Architecture Fermi GCN 1.0
Code name N11E-GTX-A3 Trinidad
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 25 May 2010 5 May 2015
Pipelines 352 1280
Core clock speed 850 MHz 925 MHz
Boost Clock 975 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec 78.00
Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops 2,496 gflops
Length 221 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 5600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 179.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
CUDA +
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 336 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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