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 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX 480 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 480 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 480 scores 8,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Ellesmere), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 144 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.834 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1266 MHz from a base of 1120 MHz.

Specification	Radeon RX 480
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	8,546
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Ellesmere
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2304
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	144
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1266 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1120 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	5.834 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	182.3 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	5,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#305

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 480 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon RX 480
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	256 GB/s
L1 Cache	576 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 480 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. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon RX 480
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.0
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4, decoder: UVD 6.3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.

Specification	Radeon RX 480
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 3.4
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 6.3
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 480 draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 240mm long, 95mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 685g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 85°C under load.

Specification	Radeon RX 480
TDPPower consumption under load	150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	240mm
Card Height	95mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	685g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $55 (MSRP: $229), the Radeon RX 480 delivers 155 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #305 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon RX 480
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$229
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$55
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#305
Release Date	June 29 2016
Release Year	2016