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AMD Radeon RX 480

AMD Radeon RX 480

Graphics Processor

Ellesmere

Cores

2304

TMUs

144

ROPs

32

About the AMD Radeon RX 480

The AMD Radeon RX 480 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 8 GB of memory size, 2304 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 480 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Ellesmere graphics processor, 2304 cores, 144 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 480 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Ellesmere

Cores

2304

TMUs

144

ROPs

32

Memory Size

8 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameEllesmere
GPU VariantPolaris 10 XT(215-0876184)
ArchitectureGCN 4.0
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm
Transistors5,700 million
Density24.6M / mm²
Die Size232 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1401

Graphics Card

Release DateJun 29th, 2016
GenerationArctic Islands(RX 400)
PredecessorPirate Islands
SuccessorPolaris
ProductionActive
Launch Price229 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews86 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1120 MHz
Boost Clock1266 MHz
Memory Clock2000 MHz8 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth256.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2304
TMUs144
ROPs32
Compute Units36
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache2 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate40.51 GPixel/s
Texture Rate182.3 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)5.834 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)5.834 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)364.6 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length240 mm9.4 inches
Height95 mm3.7 inches
Width35 mm1.4 inches
TDP150 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.0b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board NumberC940, 109-D00947-00_02

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.7

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090965%
GeForce RTX 4090736%
GeForce RTX 5080636%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER568%
GeForce RTX 4080563%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX563%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti555%
Radeon RX 9070 XT530%
Radeon RX 7900 XT485%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti476%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER475%
Radeon RX 9070475%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti435%
GeForce RTX 5070431%
GeForce RTX 3090424%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti419%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER405%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE399%
Radeon RX 6950 XT393%
GeForce RTX 4070387%
Radeon RX 6900 XT383%
GeForce RTX 3080377%
Radeon RX 7800 XT376%
Radeon RX 6800 XT363%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB337%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB335%
Radeon RX 7700 XT330%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB320%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti319%
Radeon RX 6800308%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB302%
GeForce RTX 3070299%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti296%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB295%
GeForce RTX 5060290%
Radeon RX 6750 XT283%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti261%
Radeon RX 6700 XT257%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER239%
Radeon RX 7600 XT236%
GeForce RTX 4060236%
Arc B580235%
GeForce RTX 5050229%
GeForce RTX 2080228%
Radeon RX 6650 XT223%
Radeon RX 7600222%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER212%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti209%
Arc A770209%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB201%
Radeon RX 6600 XT199%
Radeon VII198%
Arc A750194%
Radeon RX 5700 XT190%
GeForce RTX 2070187%
Radeon RX 6600179%
Arc A580173%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER173%
Radeon RX Vega 64166%
GeForce RTX 2060160%
Radeon RX 5700160%
GeForce GTX 1080157%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti154%
Radeon RX 5600 XT152%
Radeon RX Vega 56145%
GeForce GTX 1070140%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER132%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti132%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti125%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB124%
Radeon R9 FURY X123%
GeForce GTX 1660122%
Radeon RX 590115%
Radeon R9 FURY112%
GeForce GTX 980110%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER109%
Radeon RX 6500 XT108%
Radeon RX 5500 XT107%
Radeon RX 580106%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB104%
Radeon R9 390X102%
GeForce GTX 690101%
Radeon RX 480Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 7990Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti98%
GeForce GTX 97095%
Radeon R9 290X95%
Radeon R9 39093%
Radeon RX 57092%
Radeon R9 29088%
Radeon RX 47086%
GeForce GTX 165081%
Radeon RX 640080%
Arc A38079%
GeForce GTX 78078%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition71%
GeForce GTX 59071%
Radeon R9 280X70%
Radeon HD 699068%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti65%
GeForce GTX 68063%
Radeon R9 38063%
Radeon HD 797063%
GeForce GTX 77063%
Radeon R9 28562%
GeForce GTX 96060%
GeForce GTX 67059%
Radeon HD 597053%
GeForce GTX 163053%
Radeon HD 795052%
GeForce GTX 105052%
GeForce GTX 76052%
GeForce GTX 58052%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti51%
Radeon R9 270X51%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition49%
GeForce GTX 95049%
Radeon RX 56046%
GeForce GTX 57045%
GeForce GTX 66045%
Radeon RX 46045%
Radeon R7 37045%
Radeon HD 697044%
GeForce GTX 48042%
Radeon HD 785041%
GeForce GTX 29540%
Radeon HD 695039%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti39%
Radeon HD 4870 X238%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti38%
Radeon HD 587037%
Radeon HD 687034%
GeForce GTX 47033%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti32%
Radeon HD 585031%
GeForce GTX 28529%
Radeon HD 685028%
GeForce GTX 28027%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition27%
GeForce GTX 27526%
GeForce GT 103026%
GeForce GTX 46026%
Radeon HD 489025%
Radeon HD 679024%
Radeon HD 583023%
GeForce GTX 65022%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti22%
Radeon HD 487022%
GeForce GTX 26021%
Radeon HD 577021%
Radeon HD 775021%
Radeon HD 575018%
GeForce GTS 45018%
GeForce GTS 25017%
Radeon HD 485017%
Radeon HD 477016%
Radeon HD 483015%
Radeon HD 667014%
GeForce 9800 GT14%
GeForce GT 64013%
Radeon HD 567012%
GeForce 9600 GT12%
GeForce GT 24010%
GeForce GT 44010%
Radeon HD 46709%
Radeon HD 55709%
GeForce GT 4309%
GeForce GT 2207%
GeForce GT 5205%
Radeon HD 64505%
Radeon HD 54504%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT3%
GeForce 2102%
Radeon RX 480Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 480Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 480

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 480 features 8 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 8 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 is equipped with 2304 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 is built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 150 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 8 GB and 2304, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX 480, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 150 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX 480 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 8 GB and 2304, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX 480 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 980 is approximately 10% faster, while GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is approximately 9% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 480. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 480 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics card.

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