GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs GeForce GTX 850A

When choosing between GeForce GTX 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 850A, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 850A.

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GeForce GTX 850A

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:

GeForce GTX 480M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 480M SLI	GeForce GTX 850A
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	45 Watt
Interface		PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type	GDDR5	DDR3
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors		No outputs
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GeForce GTX 480M SLI has 122% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
GeForce GTX 480M SLI has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
GeForce GTX 480M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 850A - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 480M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 850A - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 477 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 850A - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 600 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	1−2
ultra / 1080p	9−10	0−1
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	12−14
medium / 1080p	20−22	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 283% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	24−27	−
ultra / 1080p	21−24	4−5
QHD / 1440p	9−10	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	55−60	16−18
medium / 1080p	27−30	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 850A have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	210−220	120−130
medium / 768p	180−190	90−95
ultra / 1080p	100−110	40−45
QHD / 1440p	55−60	24−27
4K / 2160p	30−35	18−20
high / 768p	140−150	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 98% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	55−60	85−90
ultra / 1080p	40−45	16−18
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
GeForce GTX 480M SLI and GeForce GTX 850A have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	110−120	75−80
medium / 768p	95−100	50−55
ultra / 1080p	65−70	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Dota 2 is 82% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	18−20	2−3
ultra / 1080p	16−18	2−3
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	12−14
medium / 1080p	21−24	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 400% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	24−27	10−11
ultra / 1080p	20−22	5−6
QHD / 1440p	16−18	2−3
low / 720p	100−110	50−55
medium / 1080p	55−60	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Fortnite is 181% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	27−30	4−5
ultra / 1080p	21−24	−
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	16−18
medium / 1080p	30−35	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	90−95	45−50
medium / 768p	80−85	−
high / 1080p	30−35	5−6
ultra / 1080p	12−14	2−3
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
medium / 720p	−	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 155% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	10−11	1−2
ultra / 1080p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	5−6
medium / 1080p	14−16	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Metro Exodus is 533% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	110−120	90−95
high / 1080p	−	85−90
ultra / 1080p	−	70−75
medium / 1080p	100−110	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Minecraft is 19% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
low / 720p	60−65	27−30
medium / 1080p	24−27	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	6−7
medium / 1080p	16−18	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 320% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	55−60	12−14
medium / 768p	35−40	9−10
high / 1080p	20−22	4−5
ultra / 1080p	10−12	3−4
4K / 2160p	8−9	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 342% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.
low / 768p	100−110	75−80
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	35−40	16−18
high / 768p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in World of Tanks is 58% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 480M SLI	GeForce GTX 850A
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Code name	N11E-GTX-A3	GM107
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	25 May 2010	17 March 2014
Pipelines	704	640
Core clock speed	425 MHz	902 MHz
Boost Clock		936 MHz
Transistor count	6000 Million	1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate		37.44
Floating-point performance		1,198 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1200 MHz	1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth		28.8 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0	12 (11_0)
Shader Model		5.1
OpenGL		4.6
OpenCL		1.2
Vulkan		1.1.126
CUDA		5.0
Laptop size	large
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GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs GeForce GTX 850A

GeForce GTX 480M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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