GeForce 9500 GS vs Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

GeForce 9500 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9500 GS

150

216

+0.5%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

215

0.0%

Radeon HD 2400 XT

Radeon HD 6300M

Radeon HD 7310M

Mobility Radeon HD 4550

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 9500 GS is positioned at rank 644 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is on rank 676, so the GeForce 9500 GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500 GS

#634

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5539%

#636

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5021%

#637

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5008%

#641

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4554%

#642

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4523%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

100%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

97%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

97%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

95%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

95%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

94%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

92%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#659

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

#666

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7592%

#668

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6883%

#669

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6864%

#673

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6242%

#674

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6199%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#678

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

99%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#681

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

95%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

94%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

90%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

80%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

77%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

74%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

73%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9500 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470.

Insight	GeForce 9500 GS	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9500 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9500 GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 151.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9500 GS	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+151.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️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.

GeForce 9500 GS Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9500 GS and Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

GeForce 9500 GS

The GeForce 9500 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9500 GS scores 216 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 reaches 215 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500 GS is built on G9x while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
G3D Mark Score	216	215
Architecture	G9x	TeraScale 2
Process Node	65 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	224	800+257%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11.0
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce 9500 GS) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Encoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 2.3
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9500 GS draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 50W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce 9500 GS	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80	80°C
Perf/Watt	1.4	4.3+207%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9500 GS launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 launched at $150 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9500 GS costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.6 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 8.6 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the GeForce 9500 GS offers 151.2% better value. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).