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Radeon HD 6480M
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Quadro FX 3700
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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 Quadro FX 3700 is on rank 401, 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 Quadro FX 3700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% 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 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3700 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 Quadro FX 3700
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.
Quadro FX 3700
The Quadro FX 3700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 372 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6480M scores 353 versus the Quadro FX 3700's 372 — the Quadro FX 3700 leads by 5.4%. The Radeon HD 6480M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 3700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 353 | 372+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+367% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS+224% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 3700) — the Radeon HD 6480M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+12% | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6480M draws 151W versus the Quadro FX 3700's 189W — a 22.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6480M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-20% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3+15% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6480M is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | Barts | GT200B |
| Release | October 21 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #661 | #815 |
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