GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 480 (Ellesmere) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s.
The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G has the Polaris 10 XT graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ellesmere architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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| GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
| AMD Radeon RX 480 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
| Polaris 10 XT | GPU Chip | Navi 23 XT |
| Ellesmere | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| 36 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
| 2304 | Shader | 2048 |
| 32 | Render Output Units | 64 |
| 144 | Texture Units | 128 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 32 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G clocks at 2.000 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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| 4 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
| 8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
| 256 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.120 GHz | Base Clock | 1.968 GHz |
| 1.290 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.589 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | 2.36 GHz | |
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 150 W. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 160 W. |
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| 150 W | TDP | 160 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 100 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 2 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 1 |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
| 3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
| 1 | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_0 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| No | Raytracing | Yes |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| Addressable LED | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| No | AV1 | Decode |
| No | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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| 232 mm | Length | -- |
| 116 mm | Height | -- |
| 40 mm | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G has been manufactured with a structure width of 14 nanometers since Q2/2016. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT came on the market in Q3/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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| GV-RX480G1 GAMING-8GD | Part-no | -- |
| Q2/2016 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
| 199 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 379 $ (Reference) |
| 14 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 8G
4 GB GDDR5 |
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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