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    GeForce GTX 480M SLI vs Radeon HD 8730M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480M SLI and Radeon HD 8730M, 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 SLI and Radeon HD 8730M 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 SLI and Radeon HD 8730M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 480M SLI and Radeon HD 8730M 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 SLI or Radeon HD 8730M here:

    GeForce GTX 480M SLI Laptops
    Radeon HD 8730M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M SLI Radeon HD 8730M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
    Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 480M SLI has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 8730M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 480M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 8730M - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8730M is 225 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 8730M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8730M is 800 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 9−10 −
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
    4K / 2160p 4−5 −
    low / 720p 30−35 1−2
    medium / 1080p 20−22 0−1
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3100% more, than Radeon HD 8730M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480M SLI Radeon HD 8730M
    Architecture Fermi GCN
    Code name N11E-GTX-A3 Mars
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 25 May 2010 16 November 2012
    Pipelines 704 384
    Core clock speed 425 MHz 650 MHz
    Boost Clock 700 MHz
    Transistor count 6000 Million 950 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 16.80
    Floating-point performance 537.6 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 2000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 32 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (11_1)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    Laptop size large medium sized
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