Radeon HD 7480D vs Radeon R5 235X
Radeon HD 7480D
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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 7480D is positioned at rank 220 and the Radeon R5 235X is on rank 209, so the Radeon R5 235X 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 7480D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7480D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7480D | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 235X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 235X holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7480D | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 7480D and Radeon R5 235X
Radeon HD 7480D
The Radeon HD 7480D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 281 points. Launch price was $349.
Radeon R5 235X
The Radeon R5 235X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 277 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7480D scores 281 and the Radeon R5 235X reaches 277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7480D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 235X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7480D) vs 640 (Radeon R5 235X). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7480D) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7480D | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 281+1% | 277 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+111% | 1.216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7480D | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7480D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235X has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 7480D) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 235X) — the Radeon HD 7480D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7480D | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7480D draws 200W versus the Radeon R5 235X's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R5 235X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7480D) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7480D | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 80W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 3.5+150% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7480D launched at $53 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Radeon R5 235X costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon HD 7480D) vs 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) — the Radeon R5 235X offers 96.8% better value. The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7480D | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53 | $49-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4 | 18.5+97% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 5 2012 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #460 | #655 |
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