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Quadro FX 1800
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Radeon HD 7470M
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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 1800 is positioned at rank 364 and the Radeon HD 7470M is on rank 106, so the Radeon HD 7470M 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 1800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7470M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (1 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1800.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7470M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7470M holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $100), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 760.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+760.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 1800 and Radeon HD 7470M
Quadro FX 1800
The Quadro FX 1800 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: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 7470M
The Radeon HD 7470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 408 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800 scores 395 and the Radeon HD 7470M reaches 408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7470M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7470M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 395 | 408+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+250% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro FX 1800 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7470M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7470M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1800) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 1 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 7470M's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 4.1+95% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470M costs 88% less ($88 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (Quadro FX 1800) vs 34.0 (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M offers 750% better value. The Radeon HD 7470M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $489 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $12-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 34.0+750% |
| Codename | GT200B | Wimbledon |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #531 |
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