Radeon R5 A6-7480 vs Radeon HD 6630M
Radeon R5 A6-7480
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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 Radeon HD 6630M is on rank 81, so the Radeon HD 6630M 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 Radeon HD 6630M
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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6630M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 A6-7480 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 R5 A6-7480 and Radeon HD 6630M
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.
Radeon HD 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 scores 697 and the Radeon HD 6630M reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6630M uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M).
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 697+2% | 685 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+80% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.834 TFLOPS+204% | 1.92 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+80% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+80% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 A6-7480 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6630M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6630M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6630M) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6630M's 186W — a 21.4% difference. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6630M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-19% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6+24% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-7480 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Ellesmere | Cayman |
| Release | June 29 2016 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #305 | #598 |
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