GeForce Go 7950 GTX vs Radeon HD 5470
GeForce Go 7950 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 7950 GTX is positioned at rank 247 and the Radeon HD 5470 is on rank 286, so the GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7950 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the 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 7950 GTX and Radeon HD 5470
GeForce Go 7950 GTX
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 264 points. Launch price was $149.
Radeon HD 5470
The Radeon HD 5470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 268 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX scores 264 and the Radeon HD 5470 reaches 268 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5470). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5470).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 264 | 268+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1600 ×2+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+67% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80 ×2+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5470) — the GeForce Go 7950 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 5470's 294W — a 118.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-74% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+289% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $83 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $83 |
| Codename | GM107 | Hemlock |
| Release | February 18 2014 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #501 | #651 |
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