Quadro FX 4600 vs Radeon HD 7470M

Quadro FX 4600

2008Core: 602 MHz

Radeon HD 7470M

2012Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4600

150

403

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 7470M

100

408

+1.2%

Radeon HD 6470M

Radeon HD 8400

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

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 4600 is positioned at rank 404 and the Radeon HD 7470M is on rank 106, so the Radeon HD 7470M 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 Quadro FX 4600

#387

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

73865%

#403

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

100%

#405

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

90%

#406

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

#408

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

80%

#409

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

#411

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

60%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

#415

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

#416

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7470M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#96

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

266%

#98

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

241%

#99

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

241%

#103

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

219%

#104

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

217%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

99%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

96%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

94%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

94%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 4600.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 7470M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
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 $50), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 321.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 7470M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+321.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅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.

Quadro FX 4600 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4600 and Radeon HD 7470M

Quadro FX 4600

The Quadro FX 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4600 scores 403 and the Radeon HD 7470M reaches 408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7470M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7470M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470M).

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 7470M
G3D Mark Score	403	408+1%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	1280+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	2.176 TFLOPS+371%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L2 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 4600 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: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 7470M
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	1 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4600 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7470M's 100W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 7470M
TDP	150W	100W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	2.7	4.1+52%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7470M costs 76% less ($38 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 34.0 (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M offers 319.8% better value. The Radeon HD 7470M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).