Mobility Radeon HD 3470
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

2009Core: 550 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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. 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
5291%
#647
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
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18609.7% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 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.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 3470GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-18609.7%)
Leading raw performance (+18609.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3470 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 scores 93 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 18609.7%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 3470GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
93
17,400+18610%
Architecture
TeraScale
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
55 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
800
4352+444%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.88 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+2407%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
136+240%
L1 Cache
0.16 MB
4.3 MB+2587%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 3470GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 3470GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
8 GB+3100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
256 GB/s
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 3470GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
30W-81%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
3.1
108.8+3410%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 3470GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$50
Avg Price (30d)
$10
Codename
M98
AD106
Release
January 9 2009
May 18 2023
Ranking
#927
#59