Radeon PRO W6400 vs Radeon RX 480
Radeon PRO W6400
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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 PRO W6400 is positioned at rank #33 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6400
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon PRO W6400 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon PRO W6400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6400.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $200 for the Radeon PRO W6400, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 268.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+268.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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 PRO W6400 and Radeon RX 480
Radeon PRO W6400
The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.
Radeon RX 480
The Radeon RX 480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,546 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 and the Radeon RX 480 reaches 8,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 480 uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 480). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1266 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,428 | 8,546+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2304+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.58 TFLOPS | 5.834 TFLOPS+63% |
| Boost Clock | 2331 MHz+84% | 1266 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 144+200% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 576 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO W6400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 480 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 480 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 480) — the Radeon RX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 480). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 480). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 480).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 480's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 500W (Radeon RX 480). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 240mm |
| Height | 69mm | 95mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 168.6+196% | 57.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 480 launched at $229 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX 480 costs 72.5% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 155.4 (Radeon RX 480) — the Radeon RX 480 offers 269.1% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $55-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.1 | 155.4+269% |
| Codename | Navi 24 | Ellesmere |
| Release | January 19 2022 | June 29 2016 |
| Ranking | #308 | #305 |
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