GeForce GT 320M vs Radeon HD 3470
GeForce GT 320M
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Radeon HD 3470
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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 320M is positioned at rank 163 and the Radeon HD 3470 is on rank 315, so the GeForce GT 320M 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 320M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 320M is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 320M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 320M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 3470 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 GT 320M and Radeon HD 3470
GeForce GT 320M
The GeForce GT 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 3470
The Radeon HD 3470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 117 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 320M scores 114 and the Radeon HD 3470 reaches 117 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 320M is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 3470 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 320M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 3470). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320M) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3470).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 114 | 117+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.2 TFLOPS+6% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 160 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 320M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3470 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 320M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 320M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 3470) — the GeForce GT 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_1) (GeForce GT 320M) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3470). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_1)+10% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 320M) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3470). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP4 | UVD |
| Decoder | VP4 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 320M draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 3470's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 320M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+375% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 320M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GP108 | RV770 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #784 |
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