FirePro 3D V3750 vs Radeon HD 6480M
FirePro 3D V3750
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Radeon HD 6480M
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About G3D Mark
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 FirePro 3D V3750 is positioned at rank 307 and the Radeon HD 6480M is on rank 304, so the Radeon HD 6480M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6480M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3750.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6480M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V3750 and Radeon HD 6480M
FirePro 3D V3750
The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Radeon HD 6480M
The Radeon HD 6480M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 353 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3750 scores 341 and the Radeon HD 6480M reaches 353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6480M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 341 | 353+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+83% | 1120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+73% | 2.016 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+129% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+129% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V3750 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6480M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6480M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6480M) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2 (11_0)+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3750 draws 274W versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 151W — a 57.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6480M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 151W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 2.3+92% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | Barts |
| Release | January 18 2014 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #423 | #661 |
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