AMD Radeon RX 480
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon RX 400 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 4 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR5
- TDP:
- 150 W
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AMD Radeon RX 480 Review
AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics card, 4 GB VRAM, 150 W TDP.
The AMD Radeon RX 480 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 400 Series lineup. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5 and runs within a 150 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The AMD Radeon RX 480 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 400 Series lineup. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5 and runs within a 150 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The AMD Radeon RX 480 follows AMD's Radeon 600|500|400 reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon RX 400 Series listings, the AMD Radeon RX 480 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Specifications
Platform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Series | Radeon RX 400 Series |
|---|
Performance
| VRAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Boost Clock | 1266 MHz |
Physical & Power
| TDP | 150 W |
|---|
Silicon
| Shader Units | 2304 |
|---|---|
| Compute Blocks | 36 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 1120 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit |
|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
Power
| Recommended PSU | 500 W |
|---|
Display and media
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 HDR |
|---|
| Form Factor | Component |
|---|---|
| Memory Speed | Up to 7 Gbps |
| HDMI Features | 4K60 Support |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 480?
The AMD Radeon RX 480 is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Compute Units 36, Stream Processors 2304, Base Clock 1120.
Who is the AMD Radeon RX 480 best suited to?
It suits buyers comparing amd's official reference specifications, researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card, workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD Radeon RX 480?
It is a poor fit for buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details, overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).