Radeon HD 7480D
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Radeon HD 7480D

AMD

G3D Mark

281

MSRP

$53

AVG Price

$30

March 5 2012
175 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 7480D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 281 points. Launch price was $349.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 7480D is positioned at rank #220 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 7480D

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1369%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1315%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1300%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1297%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1295%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1287%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1271%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1266%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1255%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1251%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1236%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1234%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1211%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1211%
#97
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
96%
#98
Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
93%
#205
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1509%
#220
Radeon HD 7480D
MSRP: $53|Avg: $30
100%
#221
Radeon HD 7520G
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
99%
#222
Radeon HD 8350G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#223
Radeon HD 6480G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#224
Radeon HD 5550
MSRP: $75|Avg: $75
97%
#225
GeForce GT 415
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
97%
#227
Radeon HD 6370D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
96%
#228
Radeon HD 7450
MSRP: $45|Avg: $12
94%
#229
Radeon HD 8470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
94%
#230
Radeon HD 7540D
MSRP: $67|Avg: $5
93%
#232
Radeon HD 8240
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
93%
#233
Radeon HD 6320
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
92%
#234
Radeon R7 M360
MSRP: $120|Avg: $30
92%
#235
Radeon R4E
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 7480D specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7480D scores 281 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Pitcairn), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.56 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7480D
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score281
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenamePitcairn
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.56 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second80.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#460
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7480D is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7480D
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 7480D supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7480D
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7480D draws 175 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7480D
TDPPower consumption under load175 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $53), the Radeon HD 7480D delivers 9 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #220 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #460 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7480D
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$53
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#220
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#460
Release DateMarch 5 2012
Release Year2012

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