Radeon HD 2600 XT vs Radeon HD 7470
Radeon HD 2600 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 2600 XT is positioned at rank 677 and the Radeon HD 7470 is on rank 205, so the Radeon HD 7470 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 2600 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2600 XT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 172.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅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 Radeon HD 2600 XT and Radeon HD 7470
Radeon HD 2600 XT
The Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 283 points.
Radeon HD 7470
The Radeon HD 7470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 289 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2600 XT scores 283 and the Radeon HD 7470 reaches 289 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7470 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 283 | 289+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 2048+327% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 3.789 TFLOPS+444% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 512 KB+967% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2600 XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7470 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7470) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2600 XT draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 7470's 250W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-90% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3+842% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7470 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.1 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) vs 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) — the Radeon HD 7470 offers 171.8% better value. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2600 XT | Radeon HD 7470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.1 | 19.3+172% |
| Codename | Thames | Tahiti |
| Release | January 7 2013 | January 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #883 | #431 |
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