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Radeon HD 6480M
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Radeon 3015e
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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 Radeon 3015e is on rank 414, so the Radeon HD 6480M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3015e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon 3015e 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 Radeon HD 6480M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3015e.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 Radeon 3015e
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.
Radeon 3015e
The Radeon 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6480M scores 353 and the Radeon 3015e reaches 351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6480M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon 3015e uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 512 (Radeon 3015e). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 353 | 351 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+119% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS+62% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1218 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+75% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_1)+7% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6480M draws 151W versus the Radeon 3015e's 50W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 350W (Radeon 3015e). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 7.0+204% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | Barts | Polaris 23 |
| Release | October 21 2010 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #661 | #757 |
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