Radeon R4 vs Radeon HD 6480M
Radeon R4
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Radeon HD 6480M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R4 is positioned at rank 279 and the Radeon HD 6480M is on rank 304, 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 R4
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480M
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 R4 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 R4 and Radeon HD 6480M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R4 scores 346 and the Radeon HD 6480M reaches 353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6480M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346 | 353+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1120+192% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+122% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+25% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 56+133% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 224 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 151W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.9+200% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | Barts |
| Release | April 20 2017 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #773 | #661 |
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