Radeon HD 7470 vs GeForce GT 520MX
Radeon HD 7470
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GeForce GT 520MX
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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 7470 is positioned at rank 205 and the GeForce GT 520MX is on rank 434, 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 7470
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7470.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 520MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7470 and GeForce GT 520MX
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.
GeForce GT 520MX
The GeForce GT 520MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 291 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 and the GeForce GT 520MX reaches 291 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 520MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520MX). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289 | 291 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+410% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 967 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+1500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7470) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 520MX) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7470) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+2% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+10% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7470) vs No (GeForce GT 520MX). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7470) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 520MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520MX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 5.8+383% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 and now averages $10. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 50.8% better value. The GeForce GT 520MX is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $45-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 29.1+51% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK107 |
| Release | January 9 2012 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #431 | #792 |
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