Mobility Radeon HD 3470 vs Mobility Radeon HD 2400

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 Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is positioned at rank 654 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is on rank 687, so the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3470

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5837%

#646

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%

#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%

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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%

#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%

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GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2400

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

9524%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

8633%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

8611%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

7830%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

7776%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

100%

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GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

96%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

93%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

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GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

89%

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GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

89%

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MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

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Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

86%

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Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

86%

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Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

84%

#698

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

82%

#699

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

82%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

80%

#701

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

80%

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GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 2400.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Mobility Radeon HD 2400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $1 (vs $10), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 867.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Mobility Radeon HD 2400
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+867.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10)	✅More affordable ($1)

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

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3470 and Mobility Radeon HD 2400

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 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: 90 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 scores 93 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 reaches 90 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is built on TeraScale while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2400).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Mobility Radeon HD 2400
G3D Mark Score	93+3%	90
Architecture	TeraScale	TeraScale
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.88 TFLOPS	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Mobility Radeon HD 2400
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Mobility Radeon HD 2400
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2400's 30W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Mobility Radeon HD 2400
TDP	30W	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	3.1+3%	3.0

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 launched at $79 and now averages $1. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 costs 90% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 90.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers 867.7% better value.