Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U vs GeForce GTX 480
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 334% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+334%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Ryzen 7 6800U and GeForce GTX 480
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,225 points. Launch price was $579.
GeForce GTX 480
The GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,075 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U scores 4,225 and the GeForce GTX 480 reaches 4,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 480 uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 480). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,225+4% | 4,075 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+700% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+1102% | 1.345 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+300% | 60 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 960 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480 has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 480) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+33% | 1.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 177.4 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 480's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 480). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | None | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.9+4% | 16.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 480 costs 77.8% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) — the GeForce GTX 480 offers 334% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450-10% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $100-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4 | 40.8+334% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GF100 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #65 | #488 |
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