CPU
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Radeon HD 6480M
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GeForce 9800M GTS
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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 GeForce 9800M GTS is on rank 658, 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 GeForce 9800M GTS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6480M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800M GTS 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 GeForce 9800M GTS
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.
GeForce 9800M GTS
The GeForce 9800M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 357 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6480M scores 353 and the GeForce 9800M GTS reaches 357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6480M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9800M GTS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 353 | 357+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+400% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTS). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+12% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| 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 GeForce 9800M GTS's 150W — a 0.7% difference. The GeForce 9800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 2.4+4% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6480M is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Barts | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | October 21 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #661 | #825 |
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