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Radeon HD 6480M
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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 R4 is on rank 279, so the Radeon R4 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 Radeon R4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R4 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon R4 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 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R4.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 R4
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 R4
The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6480M scores 353 and the Radeon R4 reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6480M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R4 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 384 (Radeon R4). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 353+2% | 346 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+192% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS+122% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1124 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+133% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6480M draws 151W versus the Radeon R4's 50W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6480M) vs 350W (Radeon R4). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 6.9+200% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6480M | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Barts | Lexa |
| Release | October 21 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #661 | #773 |
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