Mobility Radeon HD 5470 vs GeForce GT 220
Mobility Radeon HD 5470
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GeForce GT 220
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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 484 and the GeForce GT 220 is on rank 287, so the GeForce GT 220 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 GT 220
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 220 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 247.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+247.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 GT 220
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: 236 points.
GeForce GT 220
The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 scores 236 versus the GeForce GT 220's 222 — the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 leads by 6.3%. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 220 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 240 (GeForce GT 220). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236+6% | 222 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 220 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 220). Vulkan: No vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | No | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs No (GeForce GT 220). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 220).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 220's 236W — a 130.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-79% | 236W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7+422% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 and now averages $49. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 offers 248.9% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-29% | $69 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+249% | 4.5 |
| Codename | Broadway | GT200 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #802 |
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