Radeon HD 6470M vs Quadro FX 1700
Radeon HD 6470M
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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 6470M is positioned at rank 382 and the Quadro FX 1700 is on rank 395, so the Radeon HD 6470M 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 6470M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% 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 Quadro FX 1700.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6470M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6470M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6470M and Quadro FX 1700
Radeon HD 6470M
The Radeon HD 6470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.
Quadro FX 1700
The Quadro FX 1700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6470M scores 225 and the Quadro FX 1700 reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6470M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 1700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6470M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1700). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6470M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 225+4% | 216 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+300% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+110% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6470M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1700 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6470M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6470M) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1700) — the Radeon HD 6470M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6470M draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 1700's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6470M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-60% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0+173% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6470M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GT200B |
| Release | January 4 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #654 | #815 |
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