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Radeon HD 6480M
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Intel UHD Graphics 605
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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. The Radeon HD 6480M is positioned at rank #304 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Intel UHD Graphics 605 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6480M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6480M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 605 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 Intel UHD Graphics 605
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 605
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6480M scores 353 and the Intel UHD Graphics 605 reaches 364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6480M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 353 | 364+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 1120+509% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS+376% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1150 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 56+143% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 605 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6480M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 605). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_1)+7% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 605).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6480M draws 151W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 15W — a 163.9% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 24.3+957% |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | Barts | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | October 21 2010 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #661 | #824 |
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