Mobility Radeon HD 3470 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

2009Core: 550 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MOBILITY RADEON X700

Mobility Radeon X2500

10,064

+10721.5%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is positioned at rank #654 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3470

#644

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5837%

#646

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5291%

#647

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5277%

#651

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4799%

#652

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4766%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

100%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

99%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

97%

#658

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

#659

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%

#664

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

89%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

#667

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

89%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

#669

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2009). The GeForce GTX 1060 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 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10721.5% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 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	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10721.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10721.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $60), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 1703.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1703.6%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3470 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 scores 93 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 10721.5%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	93	10,064+10722%
Architecture	TeraScale	Pascal
Process Node	55 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	800	2560+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.88 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+908%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	160 KB	960 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	30W-83%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	3.1	55.9+1703%

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 costs 83.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1703.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2009).