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Radeon HD 6480M
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FirePro 3D V3750
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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 6480M is positioned at rank 304 and the FirePro 3D V3750 is on rank 307, so the Radeon HD 6480M 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 6480M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6480M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 FirePro 3D V3750.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6480M 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 HD 6480M and FirePro 3D V3750
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.
FirePro 3D V3750
The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6480M scores 353 and the FirePro 3D V3750 reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6480M is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 3D V3750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 353+4% | 341 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120 | 2048+83% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+73% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 512 KB+129% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6480M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 6480M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6480M draws 151W versus the FirePro 3D V3750's 274W — a 57.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6480M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3750). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-45% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3+92% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | Barts | Tahiti |
| Release | October 21 2010 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #661 | #423 |
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