Radeon E8860 vs GeForce GTX 480M
Radeon E8860
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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 Radeon E8860 is positioned at rank 451 and the GeForce GTX 480M is on rank 199, so the GeForce GTX 480M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8860 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 480M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon E8860 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon E8860 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 Radeon E8860 and GeForce GTX 480M
Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.
GeForce GTX 480M
The GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,653 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E8860 scores 1,686 and the GeForce GTX 480M reaches 1,653 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8860 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 480M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8860) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 480M). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860) vs 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M).
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,686+2% | 1,653 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+82% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS+34% | 0.5984 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 44+10% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 704 KB+340% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon E8860 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 480M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon E8860) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 480M) — the GeForce GTX 480M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E8860 draws 37W versus the GeForce GTX 480M's 100W — a 92% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8860) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 37W-63% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 45.6+176% | 16.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8860 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce GTX 480M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Venus | GF100 |
| Release | January 25 2014 | May 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #734 | #743 |
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