Radeon R5 A6-7480
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Radeon RX Vega 3

Radeon R5 A6-7480 vs Radeon RX Vega 3

AMD

Radeon R5 A6-7480

2016Core: 1120 MHzBoost: 1266 MHz
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AMD

Radeon RX Vega 3

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1001 MHz

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. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 3 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 Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 3.

InsightRadeon R5 A6-7480Radeon RX Vega 3
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 RX Vega 3

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 3

The Radeon RX Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1001 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 684 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 scores 697 and the Radeon RX Vega 3 reaches 684 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 3 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 192 (Radeon RX Vega 3). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 0.3844 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 3). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 1001 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R5 A6-7480Radeon RX Vega 3
G3D Mark Score
697+2%
684
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 5.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304+1100%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.834 TFLOPS+1418%
0.3844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1266 MHz+26%
1001 MHz
ROPs
32+700%
4
TMUs
144+1100%
12

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R5 A6-7480Radeon RX Vega 3
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 3 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.

FeatureRadeon R5 A6-7480Radeon RX Vega 3
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega 3's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 3). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon R5 A6-7480Radeon RX Vega 3
TDP
150W
15W-90%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
4.6
45.6+891%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX Vega 3 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 3) — the Radeon RX Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon R5 A6-7480Radeon RX Vega 3
MSRP
$35
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
23.2
Infinity
Codename
Ellesmere
Picasso
Release
June 29 2016
January 6 2019
Ranking
#305
#845