Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·15h ago
Public
375
FPSAverage
328
FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 480
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is much faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
- Up to 422% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 11 months newer
- Up to 9% better value for money
- Up to 380% more expensive – $1099 vs $74.95
Radeon RX 4808% Score
- Up to 380% cheaper – $74.95 vs $1099
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 6950 XT has 305% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 6950 XT fills pixels 630% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 6950 XT maps textures 305% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon RX 6950 XT moves data 125% faster.
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GDDR5256-bit
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256-bitNavi II (RX 6000)
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Arctic Islands (RX 400)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6950 XT. It's 463% faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games, scoring 45/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6950 XT than Radeon RX 480?expand_more
463% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 45/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 6950 XT and Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 45/100, Radeon RX 480 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 480 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the stronger pick at 45/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 6950 XT and Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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