
Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 vs GeForce 7800 GT

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
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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 5470 is positioned at rank 676 and the GeForce 7800 GT is on rank 349, so the GeForce 7800 GT 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 5470
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 7800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 7800 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 41.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+41.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($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 5470 and GeForce 7800 GT

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 215 points.

GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 scores 215 versus the GeForce 7800 GT's 244 — the GeForce 7800 GT leads by 13.5%. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 7800 GT uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 215 | 244+13% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 2880+260% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+377% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 240+500% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 240 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7800 GT has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GT). Vulkan: No vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+22% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | No | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs No (GeForce 7800 GT). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7800 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 draws 50W versus the GeForce 7800 GT's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs 350W (GeForce 7800 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 228mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3+330% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 and now averages $20. The GeForce 7800 GT costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.6 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) vs 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) — the GeForce 7800 GT offers 41.9% better value. The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-67% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.6 | 12.2+42% |
| Codename | Broadway | GK110B |
| Release | January 7 2010 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #278 |
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