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Radeon R5 A6-7480
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Intel UHD Graphics 615
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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 R5 A6-7480 is positioned at rank 86 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 is on rank 412, so the Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-7480
Performance Per Dollar Intel UHD Graphics 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the Intel UHD Graphics 615, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 62% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R5 A6-7480 and Intel UHD Graphics 615
Radeon R5 A6-7480
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 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: 697 points. Launch price was $229.
Intel UHD Graphics 615
The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 scores 697 and the Intel UHD Graphics 615 reaches 717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses Generation 9.5, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 697 | 717+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+1100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.834 TFLOPS+1347% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1266 MHz+21% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 144+500% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 has 0 MB. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 draws 150W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 615's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 47.8+939% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 14.3 (Intel UHD Graphics 615) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers 62.2% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-65% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.2+62% | 14.3 |
| Codename | Ellesmere | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | June 29 2016 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #305 | #921 |
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