Radeon HD 7470 vs GRID K120Q
Radeon HD 7470
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GRID K120Q
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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 7470 is positioned at rank 205 and the GRID K120Q is on rank 276, 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 GRID K120Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K120Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 GRID K120Q
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.
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 and the GRID K120Q reaches 293 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289 | 293+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+66% | 2.289 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K120Q has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7470) vs 512 KB (GRID K120Q) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7470) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7470) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7470) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID K120Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 225W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GRID K120Q launched at $125 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 7470 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 14.7 (GRID K120Q) — the Radeon HD 7470 offers 31.3% better value. The GRID K120Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-60% | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3+31% | 14.7 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK104 |
| Release | January 9 2012 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #431 | #589 |
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