GRID K120Q vs Radeon HD 7470
GRID K120Q
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Radeon HD 7470
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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 GRID K120Q is positioned at rank 276 and the Radeon HD 7470 is on rank 205, so the Radeon HD 7470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K120Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GRID K120Q and Radeon HD 7470
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Radeon HD 7470
The Radeon HD 7470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 289 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K120Q scores 293 and the Radeon HD 7470 reaches 289 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7470 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 293+1% | 289 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 3.789 TFLOPS+66% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID K120Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7470 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K120Q) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7470) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7470). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs None (Radeon HD 7470). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7470).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7470's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID K120Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-10% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The GRID K120Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7470 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (GRID K120Q) vs 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) — the Radeon HD 7470 offers 31.3% better value. The GRID K120Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | $50-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 19.3+31% |
| Codename | GK104 | Tahiti |
| Release | June 28 2013 | January 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #589 | #431 |
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