FirePro 3D V3750 vs Radeon HD 6480M

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.

FirePro 3D V3750 vs Radeon HD 6480M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 3D V3750 vs Radeon HD 6480M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V3750

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌81.5% higher power demand at 274W vs 151W.

Radeon HD 6480M

2010

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 151W instead of 274W, a 123W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 6480M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.5% in PassMark G3D (353 vs 341), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V3750 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro 3D V3750 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon HD 6480M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V3750 vs Radeon HD 6480M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V3750	Radeon HD 6480M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6480M carries 512 MB. Radeon HD 6480M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V3750 and System on the Radeon HD 6480M. 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

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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

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro 3D V3750 (2014 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro 3D V3750	Radeon HD 6480M
MSRP	$199	—
Codename	Tahiti	Barts
Release	January 18 2014	October 21 2010
Ranking	#423	#661

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