Radeon HD 5470 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon HD 5470
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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. The Radeon HD 5470 is positioned at rank #286 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5470
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11682.8% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5470.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11682.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11682.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $83), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1557.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 5470.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1557.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($83) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 5470 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon HD 5470
The Radeon HD 5470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 268 points. Launch price was $699.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 5470 scores 268 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 11682.8%. The Radeon HD 5470 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5470) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5470) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 268 | 31,578+11683% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2 | 7680+380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 | 40.09 TFLOPS+1628% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 80 ×2 | 240+200% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 7.5 MB+2319% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 48 MB+9500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon HD 5470 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5470 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5470) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 48 MB+9500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5470 draws 294W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5470) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 285W-3% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 110.8+12211% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5470 launched at $83 MSRP and currently averages $83, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Radeon HD 5470 costs 85.9% less ($507 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Radeon HD 5470) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 1571.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5470 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $83-90% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $83-86% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.2 | 53.5+1572% |
| Codename | Hemlock | AD104 |
| Release | November 18 2009 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #651 | #11 |
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