Radeon HD 2400 XT vs Radeon HD 3470
Radeon HD 2400 XT
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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 Radeon HD 2400 XT is positioned at rank 324 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2400 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2400 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 52.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Radeon HD 2400 XT and Radeon HD 3470
Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.
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 Radeon HD 2400 XT scores 119 and the Radeon HD 3470 reaches 117 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 3470 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 800 (Radeon HD 3470). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 119+2% | 117 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+92% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS+150% | 1.2 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+140% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+140% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 2400 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3470 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 3470) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2400 XT draws 185W versus the Radeon HD 3470's 150W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon HD 3470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 150W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.8+33% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 3470 launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 2400 XT costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.9 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 7.8 (Radeon HD 3470) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT offers 52.6% better value. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $60-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.9+53% | 7.8 |
| Codename | Tahiti | RV770 |
| Release | November 19 2012 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #469 | #784 |
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