Graphics Card Comparison
RX 480
RX 480 — AMD desktop graphics card (2016, Polaris) with 8 GB of GDDR5, averaging 18 fps at 1440p; launched at $239.
Key specifications
| 3DMark Time Spy | 2,040 |
|---|---|
| Avg FPS @ 1080p | 33 |
| Avg FPS @ 1440p | 18 |
| Avg FPS @ 4K | 10 |
| FP32 compute (TFLOPS) | 5.8 |
| VRAM (GB) | 8 |
| Memory bandwidth (GB/s) | 224 |
| TDP (W) | 150 |
| Launch MSRP (USD) | $239 |
About RX 480
The RX 480 is a AMD desktop graphics card from 2016 on the Polaris architecture, with 8 GB of GDDR5 (224 GB/s bandwidth) and a 150 W TDP. It averages about 33 fps at 1080p, 18 fps at 1440p and 10 fps at 4K across our game suite, scoring 2,040 in 3DMark Time Spy. It launched at $239.
The comparisons below show how RX 480 stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 480 any good?
RX 480 — AMD desktop graphics card (2016, Polaris) with 8 GB of GDDR5, averaging 18 fps at 1440p; launched at $239.
What are the key specs of the RX 480?
See the specification table above for the full breakdown.
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Last updated 2026-07-01