Radeon RX 480 vs Radeon RX 7600

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 RX 7600

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

109%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

104%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

104%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

103%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

103%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

102%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

100%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

99%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

97%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

97%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

96%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

95%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

94%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

93%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

93%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

91%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

90%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

90%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 94% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 480.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-94%)	✅Leading raw performance (+94%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 7600, it costs 78% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 134.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+134.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 480 and Radeon RX 7600

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 RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 480 scores 8,546 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 94%. The Radeon RX 480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 480) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	8,546	16,581+94%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.834 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+273%
Boost Clock	1266 MHz	2655 MHz+110%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	576 KB+13%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 480 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
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. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 480) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 480) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 480) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 4.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 480 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon RX 480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 480) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	150W-9%	165W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	240mm
Height	95mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	57.0	100.5+76%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 480 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 480 costs 78% less ($195 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 155.4 (Radeon RX 480) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 480 offers 134.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).