GeForce GT 330 vs Radeon HD 7470M

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 330 is positioned at rank 260 and the Radeon HD 7470M is on rank 106, so the Radeon HD 7470M 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 GT 330

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1827%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1755%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1735%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1732%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1728%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1719%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1697%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1691%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1675%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1671%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1650%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1647%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1617%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1616%

#245

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2015%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

100%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

97%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

96%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

94%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#270

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

#271

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

91%

#273

Radeon HD 6230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#274

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#275

Radeon E6760

MSRP: $240|Avg: $79

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7470M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#96

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

266%

#98

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

241%

#99

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

241%

#103

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

219%

#104

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

217%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

99%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

96%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

94%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

94%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% 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 GeForce GT 330.

Insight	GeForce GT 330	Radeon HD 7470M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7470M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7470M holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $30), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 159.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 330	Radeon HD 7470M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+159.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($12)

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 GT 330 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 330 and Radeon HD 7470M

GeForce GT 330

The GeForce GT 330 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: 393 points. Launch price was $79.

Radeon HD 7470M

The Radeon HD 7470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 408 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 330 scores 393 and the Radeon HD 7470M reaches 408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7470M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7470M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470M).

Feature	GeForce GT 330	Radeon HD 7470M
G3D Mark Score	393	408+4%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	2.176 TFLOPS+93%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L1 Cache	144 KB	320 KB+122%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 330	Radeon HD 7470M
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)

The GeForce GT 330 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7470M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7470M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 330	Radeon HD 7470M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 330 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7470M's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 330) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GT 330	Radeon HD 7470M
TDP	30W-70%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	175mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	13.1+220%	4.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7470M costs 60% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.1 (GeForce GT 330) vs 34.0 (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M offers 159.5% better value. The GeForce GT 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).