Quadro FX 1700 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Quadro FX 1700
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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 Quadro FX 1700 is positioned at rank 395 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is on rank 484, so the Quadro FX 1700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5470
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 9.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1700.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3542% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3542%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Quadro FX 1700 and Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Quadro FX 1700
The Quadro FX 1700 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: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 1700 scores 216 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5470's 236 — the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 leads by 9.3%. The Quadro FX 1700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5470).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 216 | 236+9% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 11.0+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1700 draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5470's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1700) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 4.7+327% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1700 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 15.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 offers 3825% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700 | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $49-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $15-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.4 | 15.7+3825% |
| Codename | GT200B | Broadway |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #846 |
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