Radeon HD 3470 vs FirePro 2260
Radeon HD 3470
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 3470 is positioned at rank 315 and the FirePro 2260 is on rank 360, 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 3470
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| 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 3.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Radeon HD 3470 and FirePro 2260
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.
FirePro 2260
The FirePro 2260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3470 scores 117 and the FirePro 2260 reaches 113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3470 is built on TeraScale while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 3470) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3470) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 117+4% | 113 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.2 TFLOPS+56% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 3470 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2260 has 4 GB. The FirePro 2260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 3470) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 3470) vs UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 1.0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | UVD 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3470 draws 150W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro 2260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3470) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 1.5+87% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3470 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.8 (Radeon HD 3470) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the Radeon HD 3470 offers 4% better value. The FirePro 2260 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | FirePro 2260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-53% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.8+4% | 7.5 |
| Codename | RV770 | Cape Verde |
| Release | June 25 2008 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #784 | #732 |
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