GeForce GTX 1650 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3470

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3470

#644

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5837%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5291%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5277%

#651

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4799%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4766%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

100%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

99%

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GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

97%

#658

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

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GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#660

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

96%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

92%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

92%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

90%

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Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

89%

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Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

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Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

89%

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GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

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GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8361.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3470.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+8361.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8361.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1028.2% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 3470.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1028.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Mobility Radeon HD 3470

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 93 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3470's 93 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 8361.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 uses TeraScale, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3470).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3470
G3D Mark Score	7,869+8361%	93
Architecture	Turing	TeraScale
Process Node	12 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	896+12%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+239%	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	896 KB+460%	160 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3470
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 has 256 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3470
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3470's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3470). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Mobility Radeon HD 3470
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+3284%	3.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 costs 86.7% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1028% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).