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    GeForce GTX 480M vs GeForce GTX 690

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480M and GeForce GTX 690, 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 GeForce GTX 690 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 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:

    GeForce GTX 480M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M GeForce GTX 690
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 300 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None Two 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB (4 GB per GPU) GDDR5
    Display Connectors No outputs 3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 690 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce GTX 690 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 690 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 690 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 690 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 690 is 65 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 690 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 690 is 4808 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 GeForce GTX 690 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 215% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M GeForce GTX 690
    Architecture Fermi Kepler
    Code name N11E-GTX-A3 GK104
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 25 May 2010 3 May 2012
    Pipelines 352 1536
    Core clock speed 850 MHz 915 MHz
    Boost Clock 1019 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec 234 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops 2x 3,130 gflops
    Length 11.0" (27.9 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 512-bit (256-bit per GPU)
    Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 6008 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 384 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 3072
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI Yes (via dongle)
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    3D Vision Live +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 156 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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