Radeon HD 6480G vs Radeon HD 8470
Radeon HD 6480G
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Radeon HD 8470
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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 HD 6480G is positioned at rank 223 and the Radeon HD 8470 is on rank 229, 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 Radeon HD 6480G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6480G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6480G | Radeon HD 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 6480G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6480G holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6480G | Radeon HD 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 HD 6480G and Radeon HD 8470
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.
Radeon HD 8470
The Radeon HD 8470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6480G scores 257 and the Radeon HD 8470 reaches 248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6480G is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8470 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480G) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8470). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480G) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480G | Radeon HD 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 257+4% | 248 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120 | 1280+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+27% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 320 KB+43% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480G | Radeon HD 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6480G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8470 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480G | Radeon HD 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6480G draws 151W versus the Radeon HD 8470's 200W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6480G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6480G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480G | Radeon HD 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-25% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.7+42% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6480G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8470 launched at $50 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (Radeon HD 6480G) vs 5.0 (Radeon HD 8470) — the Radeon HD 6480G offers 2% better value. The Radeon HD 8470 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480G | Radeon HD 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1+2% | 5.0 |
| Codename | Barts | Pitcairn |
| Release | October 21 2010 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #661 | #460 |
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