Mobility Radeon HD 5470 vs Quadro FX 5500

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

2010Core: 700 MHz

Quadro FX 5500

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

236

0.0%

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

Radeon HD 7340

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

242

+2.5%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is positioned at rank 484 and the Quadro FX 5500 is on rank 418, so the Quadro FX 5500 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 5470

#473

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2252%

#475

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2042%

#476

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2037%

#480

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1852%

#481

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1839%

#483

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

99%

#487

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#488

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

99%

#489

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#490

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#491

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

98%

#492

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#493

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#495

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

#498

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5500

#402

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

184662%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

100%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

100%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

88%

#420

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

75%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

75%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

63%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

50%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

25%

#425

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

13%

#426

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5470.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Quadro FX 5500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
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	—	—

💎 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 $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Quadro FX 5500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+95%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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 5470 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 5500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 5470 and Quadro FX 5500

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.

Quadro FX 5500

The Quadro FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 242 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 scores 236 and the Quadro FX 5500 reaches 242 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 5500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5500). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Quadro FX 5500
G3D Mark Score	236	242+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Quadro FX 5500
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5500 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Quadro FX 5500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 5500's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Quadro FX 5500
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	4.7+262%	1.3

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 and now averages $30. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 offers 93.8% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).