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GeForce 7800 GT
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Radeon HD 6480G
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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 GeForce 7800 GT is positioned at rank 349 and the Radeon HD 6480G is on rank 223, so the Radeon HD 6480G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6480G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% 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 GeForce 7800 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑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
The GeForce 7800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 7800 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 137.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+137.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 GeForce 7800 GT and Radeon HD 6480G
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon HD 6480G
The Radeon HD 6480G 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: 257 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 versus the Radeon HD 6480G's 257 — the Radeon HD 6480G leads by 5.3%. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6480G uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480G). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480G). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 244 | 257+5% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+157% | 1120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+165% | 2.016 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 928 MHz+3% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+329% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+7% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 7800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6480G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6480G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6480G) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 6480G's 151W — a 49.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6480G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 151W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 228mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.7+70% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6480G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 7800 GT costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 6480G) — the GeForce 7800 GT offers 139.2% better value. The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $50-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2+139% | 5.1 |
| Codename | GK110B | Barts |
| Release | November 7 2013 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #278 | #661 |
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