Radeon R5 A6-7480 vs GeForce 9650M GS

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is positioned at rank 86 and the GeForce 9650M GS is on rank 680, so the Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-7480

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

364%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

350%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

346%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

345%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

345%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

343%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

338%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

337%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

334%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

333%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

329%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

328%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

322%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

322%

#71

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

402%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

73%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

72%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

69%

#86

Radeon R5 A6-7480

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

100%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

89%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

81%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

79%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

78%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

74%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

72%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

70%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

70%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9650M GS

#669

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7983%

#671

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

7237%

#672

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

7218%

#676

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6563%

#677

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6518%

#679

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

99%

#682

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#684

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#685

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

87%

#686

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

84%

#687

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

81%

#688

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

78%

#689

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

77%

#690

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

75%

#691

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

74%

#692

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

74%

#693

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

72%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 158.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9650M GS.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-7480	GeForce 9650M GS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+158.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-158.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 A6-7480 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 72.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-7480	GeForce 9650M GS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+72.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($20)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-7480 and GeForce 9650M GS

Radeon R5 A6-7480

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 697 points. Launch price was $229.

GeForce 9650M GS

The GeForce 9650M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 790 MHz to 835 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 A6-7480 scores 697 versus the GeForce 9650M GS's 270 — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 leads by 158.1%. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 9650M GS uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 768 (GeForce 9650M GS). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 835 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	GeForce 9650M GS
G3D Mark Score	697+158%	270
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+200%	768
Boost Clock	1266 MHz+52%	835 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	GeForce 9650M GS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	GeForce 9650M GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9650M GS's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 9650M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 350W (GeForce 9650M GS). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	GeForce 9650M GS
TDP	150W	30W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	4.6	9.0+96%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9650M GS launched at $199 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9650M GS costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 13.5 (GeForce 9650M GS) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers 71.9% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).