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    GeForce GTX 480M vs GeForce GTX 870M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480M and GeForce GTX 870M, 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 870M 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 and GeForce GTX 870M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 480M and GeForce GTX 870M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 870M here:

    GeForce GTX 480M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 870M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M GeForce GTX 870M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 6 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 100 Watt.
    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 870M has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 870M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 870M is 91 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 870M - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    low / 720p 21−24 35−40
    medium / 1080p 12−14 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 61% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M GeForce GTX 870M
    Architecture Fermi Kepler
    Code name N11E-GTX-A3 N15P-GT
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 25 May 2010 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 352 1344
    Core clock speed 850 MHz 941 MHz
    Boost Clock 967 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec 108.3
    Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops 2,599 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 120.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1344
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
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