Radeon RX Vega 3 vs Radeon R5 A6-7480

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 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 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.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 3	Radeon R5 A6-7480
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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.

Radeon RX Vega 3 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 A6-7480 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 3 and Radeon R5 A6-7480

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 3	Radeon R5 A6-7480
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 RX Vega 3 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 A6-7480 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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