Radeon RX 480 vs Radeon Pro Duo

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Duo

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

98%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

97%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

96%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

92%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

90%

#185

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2667%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

100%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

99%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

96%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

95%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

92%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

91%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

91%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Duo.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 480 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $799), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1396% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1396%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($799)

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 RX 480 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Duo Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 480 and Radeon Pro Duo

Radeon RX 480

The Radeon RX 480 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: 8,546 points. Launch price was $229.

Radeon Pro Duo

The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 480 scores 8,546 and the Radeon Pro Duo reaches 8,299 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro Duo uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 480) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480) vs 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
G3D Mark Score	8,546+3%	8,299
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096 ×2+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.834 TFLOPS	8.192 TFLOPS ×2+40%
Boost Clock	1266 MHz+27%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	64 ×2+100%
TMUs	144	256 ×2+78%
L1 Cache	0.56 MB	1 MB+79%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 480) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
DirectX	12.0	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 480) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 480) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro Duo).

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 480 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro Duo's 350W — a 80% difference. The Radeon RX 480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 480) vs 500W (Radeon Pro Duo). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
TDP	150W-57%	350W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	240mm
Height	95mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	57.0+141%	23.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 480 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon Pro Duo launched at $1499 and now averages $799. The Radeon RX 480 costs 93.1% less ($744 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 155.4 (Radeon RX 480) vs 10.4 (Radeon Pro Duo) — the Radeon RX 480 offers 1394.2% better value.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP	$229-85%	$1499
Avg Price (30d)	$55-93%	$799
Performance per Dollar	155.4+1394%	10.4
Codename	Ellesmere	Capsaicin
Release	June 29 2016	April 26 2016
Ranking	#305	#309