Quadro FX 560 vs Radeon HD 3470
Quadro FX 560
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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 560 is positioned at rank 390 and the Radeon HD 3470 is on rank 315, so the Radeon HD 3470 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 560
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 560.
| Insight | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 560 and Radeon HD 3470
Quadro FX 560
The Quadro FX 560 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: 114 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 3470
The Radeon HD 3470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 117 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 560 scores 114 and the Radeon HD 3470 reaches 117 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 560 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 3470 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 560) vs 800 (Radeon HD 3470). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3470).
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 114 | 117+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.2 TFLOPS+93% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 560 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3470 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3470 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 560) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3470). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 10.1+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 560 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 3470's 150W — a 23% difference. The Radeon HD 3470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 560) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.8+33% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 3470 launched at $60 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) vs 7.8 (Radeon HD 3470) — the Radeon HD 3470 offers 2.6% better value.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $60-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6 | 7.8+3% |
| Codename | GT200B | RV770 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #815 | #784 |
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