The Radeon RX 480 has 17% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon RX 480 has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
About the AMD Radeon RX 480 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 480 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $229. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Ellesmere) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 480 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 480 includes 2,304 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,120 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,266 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 480 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 480 has the 124th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,919 score and $229 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 78.25. This is the 38th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
Info | Value |
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Manufacturer | AMD |
Architecture | GCN 4.0 |
Market Segment | Desktop |
Release Date | Q2 2016 |
Launch Price (MSRP) | $229 |
Production Status | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the Radeon RX 480 in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
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Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
High - 1080p | -- | -- |
Ultra - 1080p | 29 FPS | $8.04 CPF |
QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Radeon RX 480's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
GPU | Frames Per Second | |
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Arc A770 | 83.2 | +192% |
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 47.5 | +67% |
GeForce GTX 1660 | 43.1 | +51% |
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 35.2 | +24% |
Radeon RX 5500 XT | 34.5 | +21% |
Radeon RX 480 | 28.5 | |
Radeon RX 6500 XT | 23.5 | -18% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Radeon RX 480's average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
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Arc A770 | 3.95 | -51% |
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4.52 | -44% |
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 4.82 | -40% |
Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4.9 | -39% |
GeForce GTX 1660 | 5.08 | -37% |
Radeon RX 480 | 8.04 | |
Radeon RX 6500 XT | 8.47 | +5% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 480 has 17% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon RX 480 is ranked 124th with a score of 17,919.
The Radeon RX 480 has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The Radeon RX 480 is ranked 38th with a performance per dollar of 78.25.
Compare Performance
Radeon RX 480's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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GeForce GTX 1660 | 21,063.5 | +18% |
Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | +9% |
Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | +6% |
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,224.5 | +2% |
Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +0% |
Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | |
Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | -2% |
GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | -2% |
Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -2% |
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | -3% |
Compare Value For Money
Radeon RX 480's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
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GeForce GTX 1650 | 91.58 | +17% |
GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | +10% |
Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | +7% |
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | +5% |
GeForce GTX 1050 | 78.63 | +0% |
Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | |
GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | -1% |
Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | -7% |
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | -12% |
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 68.01 | -13% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the Radeon RX 480's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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Benchmark | Value |
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3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,882 |
3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,001 |
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 72,213 |
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,186 |
3DMark 11 Performance Score | 15,476 |
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 166 |
PassMark G3D Mark | 8,624 |
PassMark G2D Mark | 786 |
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 132 |
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 105 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
Spec | Value |
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Codename | Ellesmere |
Architecture | GCN 4.0 |
Process Size | 14 nm |
Transistors | 5,700 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
Spec | Value |
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Slots | 2 slots |
Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 150 W |
Suggested PSU | 450 W |
Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin |
Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
Spec | Value |
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Memory Size | 8 GB |
Memory Type | GDDR5 |
Memory Bandwidth | 256 Gb/s |
Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz |
Memory Interface | 256 bit |
L1 Cache | 16 KB |
L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
Spec | Value |
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Stream Processors (SP) | 2,304 |
Compute Units (CU) | 36 |
Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 144 |
Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 |
Core Clock Speed | 1,120 MHz |
Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,266 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
Spec | Value |
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Pixel Fill Rate | 40.51 GPixel/s |
Texture Fill Rate | 182.3 GTexel/s |
FP32 Performance | 5.83 TFLOPS |
FP64 Performance | 364.6 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
Spec | Value |
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DirectX | 12 (12_0) |
OpenCL | 2.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 |
Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.