GeForce GTX 480M vs Radeon R9 270X
When comparing GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon R9 270X, 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 R9 270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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 R9 270X
Power consumption (TDP)
100 Watt
180 Watt
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
2 x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R9 270X has 80% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M.
GeForce GTX 480M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 270X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 480M and Radeon R9 270X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 480M is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 270X - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 480M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon R9 270X - with GCN.
GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 270X - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
10−11
24−27
ultra / 1080p
6−7
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
6−7
low / 720p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
12−14
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 130% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
high / 1080p
16−18
40−45
ultra / 1080p
14−16
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
18−20
4K / 2160p
−
10−12
low / 720p
35−40
80−85
medium / 1080p
18−20
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Battlefield 5 is 131% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
170−180
240−250
medium / 768p
140−150
210−220
ultra / 1080p
70−75
140−150
QHD / 1440p
40−45
110−120
4K / 2160p
30−33
60−65
high / 768p
100−110
180−190
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 69% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
27−30
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
90−95
120−130
medium / 768p
75−80
110−120
ultra / 1080p
45−50
90−95
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Dota 2 is 52% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
high / 1080p
12−14
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−12
27−30
QHD / 1440p
−
21−24
4K / 2160p
4−5
10−11
low / 720p
27−30
60−65
medium / 1080p
12−14
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Far Cry 5 is 135% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
high / 1080p
18−20
40−45
ultra / 1080p
14−16
30−35
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
low / 720p
75−80
140−150
medium / 1080p
35−40
85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Fortnite is 105% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
high / 1080p
16−18
40−45
ultra / 1080p
14−16
30−35
QHD / 1440p
4−5
18−20
4K / 2160p
−
16−18
low / 720p
35−40
80−85
medium / 1080p
20−22
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Forza Horizon 4 is 131% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
65−70
110−120
medium / 768p
55−60
100−110
high / 1080p
18−20
50−55
ultra / 1080p
8−9
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Grand Theft Auto V is 92% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
high / 1080p
6−7
16−18
ultra / 1080p
5−6
12−14
QHD / 1440p
−
12−14
4K / 2160p
1−2
4−5
low / 720p
18−20
45−50
medium / 1080p
9−10
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Metro Exodus is 150% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
ultra / 1080p
90−95
−
medium / 1080p
95−100
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
80−85
medium / 1080p
20−22
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 46% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
3−4
low / 720p
18−20
45−50
medium / 1080p
12−14
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
35−40
90−95
medium / 768p
21−24
55−60
high / 1080p
12−14
30−35
ultra / 1080p
8−9
18−20
4K / 2160p
7−8
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 147% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
45−50
high / 768p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in World of Tanks is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 480M
Radeon R9 270X
Architecture
Fermi
GCN
Code name
N11E-GTX-A3
Curacao XT
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
25 May 2010
8 October 2013
Pipelines
352
1280
Core clock speed
850 MHz
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
Transistor count
3,100 million
2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
18.7 billion/sec
84.00
Floating-point performance
598.4 gflops
2,688 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
179.2 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 API
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
+
CUDA
+
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCI-E 2.0
PCIe 3.0
SLI options
+
HDMI
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
318 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
TrueAudio
+
Design
reference
DisplayPort support
+
CrossFire
+
DDMA audio
+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
30 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)
163 Sol/s
AppAcceleration
+
LiquidVR
+
TressFX
+
UVD
+
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