GeForce GTX 480M vs Radeon R7 M270DX
When comparing GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 Radeon R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R7 M270DX
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:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | IGP |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 480M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
- GeForce GTX 480M is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 50 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
- GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Battlefield 5 is 187% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 480M. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 61% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon R7 M270DX have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Dota 2 is 50% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Far Cry 5 is 250% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Fortnite is 95% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Forza Horizon 4 is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | − |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Grand Theft Auto V is 93% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Metro Exodus is 266% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Minecraft is 16% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 216% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 240% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in World of Tanks is 42% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 480M | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 3.0 |
| Code name | N11E-GTX-A3 | Topaz |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 25 May 2010 | 11 June 2014 |
| Pipelines | 352 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 850 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 940 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,100 million | 1,550 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 18.7 billion/sec | 22.56 |
| Floating-point performance | 598.4 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 1200 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 API | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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