GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro P2000 Max Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 480 and Quadro P2000 Max Q, 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 480 and Quadro P2000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro P2000 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro P2000 Max Q 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 Quadro P2000 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 480 Quadro P2000 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 480 has 1532 GB more memory, than Quadro P2000 Max Q.
  • GeForce GTX 480 is used in Desktops, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 515 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
  • GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 4160 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 35−40
ultra / 1080p 12−14 21−24
QHD / 1440p 6−7 16−18
4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
low / 720p 40−45 60−65
medium / 1080p 24−27 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P2000 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 480.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 480 Quadro P2000 Max Q
Architecture Fermi Pascal
Code name GF100 GP107GL
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 7 December 2010 5 July 2017
Pipelines 480 768
Core clock speed 700 MHz 1215 MHz
Boost Clock 1468 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 42 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,345.0 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1848 MHz (3696 data rate) 6008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 177.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.2
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 480
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 117 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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