GeForce 7800 GT vs Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
GeForce 7800 GT
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 7800 GT is positioned at rank 349 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is on rank 676, so the GeForce 7800 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 7800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 7800 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 41.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+41.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7800 GT and Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 215 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 215 — the GeForce 7800 GT leads by 13.5%. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 244+13% | 215 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+260% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+377% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+500% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+200% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Vulkan: None vs No. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.0+22% |
| Vulkan | None | No |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4+110% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7800 GT) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 228mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 4.3+330% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 launched at $150 and now averages $25. The GeForce 7800 GT costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 8.6 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the GeForce 7800 GT offers 41.9% better value. The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $150-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2+42% | 8.6 |
| Codename | GK110B | Broadway |
| Release | November 7 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #278 | #846 |
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