Radeon R5 A6-7480 vs NVS 510

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 NVS 510 is on rank 321, so the Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-7480

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

364%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

350%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

346%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

345%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

345%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

343%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

338%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

337%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

334%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

333%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

329%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

328%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

322%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

322%

#71

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

402%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

73%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

72%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

69%

#86

Radeon R5 A6-7480

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

100%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

89%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

81%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

79%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

78%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

74%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

72%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

70%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

70%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar NVS 510

#306

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9783%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

100%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

98%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

94%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

94%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

92%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

91%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

91%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

85%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

84%

#335

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the NVS 510 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-7480	NVS 510
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The NVS 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 510 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-7480	NVS 510
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+95.1%)
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.

Radeon R5 A6-7480 Benchmark Check

NVS 510 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-7480 and NVS 510

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.

NVS 510

The NVS 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 680 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 scores 697 and the NVS 510 reaches 680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the NVS 510 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 512 (NVS 510). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	NVS 510
G3D Mark Score	697+3%	680
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+350%	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.834 TFLOPS+451%	1.058 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1266 MHz+23%	1033 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16 ×2
TMUs	144+350%	32 ×2
L1 Cache	576 KB+125%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	NVS 510
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the NVS 510 has 2 GB. The NVS 510 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 1 MB (NVS 510) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	NVS 510
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 draws 150W versus the NVS 510's 68W — a 75.2% difference. The NVS 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 350W (NVS 510). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	NVS 510
TDP	150W	68W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	—	160mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	4.6	10.0+117%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the NVS 510 launched at $449 and now averages $15. The NVS 510 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 45.3 (NVS 510) — the NVS 510 offers 95.3% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).