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Radeon HD 3470
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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 3470 is positioned at rank 315 and the Radeon HD 2400 XT is on rank 324, 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT
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 3470 | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 3470 | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 3470 and Radeon HD 2400 XT
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3470 scores 117 and the Radeon HD 2400 XT reaches 119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3470 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 2400 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 3470) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3470) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 117 | 119+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1536+92% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.2 TFLOPS | 2.995 TFLOPS+150% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 384 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3470 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 3470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 3470) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3470 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 2400 XT's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon HD 3470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3470) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3470 | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-19% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+33% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3470 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $79 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 2400 XT costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.8 (Radeon HD 3470) vs 11.9 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — 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 3470 | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-24% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.8 | 11.9+53% |
| Codename | RV770 | Tahiti |
| Release | June 25 2008 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #784 | #469 |
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