GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon HD 6480M
GeForce RTX 3070
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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 GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6480M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6181% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6480M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6181%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6181%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon HD 6480M
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Radeon HD 6480M
The Radeon HD 6480M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 353 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 353 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 6181%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 6480M uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+6181% | 353 |
| Architecture | Ampere | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+426% | 1120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+907% | 2.016 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+92% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+229% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+2536% | 0.22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 6480M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6480M has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6480M) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | — |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 151W — a 37.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6480M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 151W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+4283% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | Barts |
| Release | September 1 2020 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #63 | #661 |
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