Mobility Radeon HD 5470 vs Radeon R3E

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

2010Core: 700 MHz

Radeon R3E

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

236

+4.9%

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

Radeon HD 7340

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

225

0.0%

Radeon HD 7290M

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

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. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is positioned at rank #484 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R3E.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R3E, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 242.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+242.6%)	❌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.

Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Benchmark Check

Radeon R3E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 5470 and Radeon R3E

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.

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 scores 236 and the Radeon R3E reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R3E uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 512 (Radeon R3E). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
G3D Mark Score	236+5%	225
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	800+56%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+11%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 512 KB (Radeon R3E) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 12_0 (Radeon R3E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
DirectX	11.0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
Encoder	UVD 2.3	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 draws 50W versus the Radeon R3E's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 350W (Radeon R3E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 5470	Radeon R3E
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	4.7+4%	4.5

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R3E launched at $0 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 4.6 (Radeon R3E) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 offers 241.3% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).