Quadro FX 4700 X2 vs Radeon R5 A6-7480
Quadro FX 4700 X2
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Radeon R5 A6-7480
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 is positioned at rank 401 and the Radeon R5 A6-7480 is on rank 86, so the Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4700 X2
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-7480
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 A6-7480 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 94% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+94%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 and Radeon R5 A6-7480
Quadro FX 4700 X2
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 scores 676 and the Radeon R5 A6-7480 reaches 697 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 676 | 697+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 2304+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 5.834 TFLOPS+1162% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 64 | 144+125% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 2 MB (Radeon R5 A6-7480) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 A6-7480's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.1 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) — the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 94.4% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $35-99% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.1+94% | 23.2 |
| Codename | GT200B | Ellesmere |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 29 2016 |
| Ranking | #884 | #305 |
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