GeForce GT 220 vs Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
GeForce GT 220
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 220 is positioned at rank 287 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is on rank 676, so the GeForce GT 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 89.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+89.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($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 GT 220 and Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
GeForce GT 220
The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.
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 GT 220 scores 222 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 reaches 215 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 220 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GT 220) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222+3% | 215 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | 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 GT 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 220) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Vulkan: None vs No. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Vulkan | None | No |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 220) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 220) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 220 draws 236W versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 50W — a 130.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 236W | 50W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 4.3+378% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 launched at $150 and now averages $25. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) vs 8.6 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers 91.1% better value. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-54% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $25-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.5 | 8.6+91% |
| Codename | GT200 | Broadway |
| Release | June 16 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #802 | #846 |
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