UHD Graphics 605 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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3087%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2966%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2931%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2926%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2920%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2903%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2867%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2856%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2830%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2822%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2788%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2782%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2732%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2730%

#288

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3404%

#303

Radeon HD 4290

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#304

Radeon HD 6480M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#305

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

97%

#307

Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#308

Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

95%

#309

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#311

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#312

Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#313

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

84%

#314

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

83%

#315

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

#316

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

80%

#317

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

80%

#318

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Intel UHD Graphics 605 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6480M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6480M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Intel UHD Graphics 605	Radeon HD 6480M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 605 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 605 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6480M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 605 and Radeon HD 6480M

Intel UHD Graphics 605

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 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 Intel UHD Graphics 605 scores 364 and the Radeon HD 6480M reaches 353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 6480M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm+++ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M). Raw compute: 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 605	Radeon HD 6480M
G3D Mark Score	364+3%	353
Architecture	Generation 9.5	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm+++	40 nm
Shading Units	184	1120+509%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4232 TFLOPS	2.016 TFLOPS+376%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+28%	900 MHz
ROPs	3	32+967%
TMUs	23	56+143%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 605	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 comes with 0 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: System vs System.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 605	Radeon HD 6480M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 605	Radeon HD 6480M
DirectX	12 (12_1)+7%	11.2 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M).

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 605	Radeon HD 6480M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	—
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 151W — a 163.9% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.