GeForce 510 vs Radeon HD 7470

CPU

GPU

GeForce 510

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz

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Radeon HD 7470

2012Boost: 925 MHz

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GeForce 510 vs Radeon HD 7470 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 510

2 GB 25

290

+0.3%

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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

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Radeon HD 7470

1 GB 250

289

0.0%

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About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 510 vs Radeon HD 7470 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 510 vs Radeon HD 7470: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 510

2022

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Radeon HD 7470 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 510 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 25W instead of 250W, a 225W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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98% HIGHER MSRP
$99 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7470

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Delivers 97.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.8 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌900% higher power demand at 250W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 510 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (290 vs 289), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 510 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7470 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $49 cheaper on MSRP at $50 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 97.3% (5.8 vs 2.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7470 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 510 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 510 vs Radeon HD 7470 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 510

The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.

Radeon HD 7470

The Radeon HD 7470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 289 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 510 scores 290 and the Radeon HD 7470 reaches 289 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 7470 uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 510	Radeon HD 7470
G3D Mark Score	290	289
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+25%	3.789 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+25%	925 MHz
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 510 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7470 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 510	Radeon HD 7470
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 510 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7470 carries 1 GB. GeForce 510 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 510 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7470. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 510) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7470) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 510	Radeon HD 7470
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 510) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7470). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 510	Radeon HD 7470
DirectX	11.0	11.2 (11_0)+2%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.1	4.4+7%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 510) vs None (Radeon HD 7470). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7470).

Feature	GeForce 510	Radeon HD 7470
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 7470's 250W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce 510	Radeon HD 7470
TDP	25W-90%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	64mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	70
Perf/Watt	11.6+867%	1.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 510 came in at $99, while the Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50. On MSRP, Radeon HD 7470 was 49.5% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.9 (GeForce 510) vs 5.8 (Radeon HD 7470) — the Radeon HD 7470 offers 100% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 510 (2022 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce 510	Radeon HD 7470
MSRP	$99	$50-49%
Performance per Dollar	2.9	5.8+100%
Codename	GA107	Tahiti
Release	Maio 2022	January 9 2012
Ranking	#407	#431

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