GeForce Go 7800 GTX vs Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
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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 Go 7800 GTX is positioned at rank 179 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is on rank 676, so the GeForce Go 7800 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7800 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Go 7800 GTX and Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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: 210 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
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX scores 210 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 reaches 215 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 210 | 215+2% |
| 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 Go 7800 GTX | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | 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 Go 7800 GTX) 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 Go 7800 GTX | 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 Go 7800 GTX) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 4.3+438% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | GK110B | Broadway |
| Release | November 7 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #278 | #846 |
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