Mobility Radeon HD 3470 vs RADEON X800 XT
Mobility Radeon HD 3470
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is positioned at rank 654 and the RADEON X800 XT is on rank 368, so the RADEON X800 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The RADEON X800 XT 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 RADEON X800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% 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 3470.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $20 for the RADEON X800 XT, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 89.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+89.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 RADEON X800 XT
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.
RADEON X800 XT
The RADEON X800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 scores 93 versus the RADEON X800 XT's 98 — the RADEON X800 XT leads by 5.4%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is built on TeraScale while the RADEON X800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 93 | 98+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 4608+476% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+2257% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 40 | 288+620% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 1 MB+525% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 XT) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 draws 30W versus the RADEON X800 XT's 300W — a 163.6% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 350W (RADEON X800 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-90% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1+933% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 3470 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3470) vs 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3470 offers 89.8% better value. The RADEON X800 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3470 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-90% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3+90% | 4.9 |
| Codename | M98 | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #927 | #42 |
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