Radeon R5 A6-7480 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2

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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 is on rank 401, 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 Quadro FX 4700 X2

#386

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

64230%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

100%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

100%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

96%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

87%

#406

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

87%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

78%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

74%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

70%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

70%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

52%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 A6-7480 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-7480	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 94% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-7480	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94%)
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

Quadro FX 4700 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-7480 and Quadro FX 4700 X2

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.

Quadro FX 4700 X2

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 scores 697 and the Quadro FX 4700 X2 reaches 676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2).

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	Quadro FX 4700 X2
G3D Mark Score	697+3%	676
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2304+1100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.834 TFLOPS+1162%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	144+125%	64
L2 Cache	2 MB+953%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	Quadro FX 4700 X2
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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 700% 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 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	Quadro FX 4700 X2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+953%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 4700 X2's 150W — a 0% difference. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-7480	Quadro FX 4700 X2
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	4.6+2%	4.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 45.1 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 94.4% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).