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Radeon HD 7470
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Intel UHD Graphics 600
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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 7470 is positioned at rank #205 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 7470
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8% 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 600 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 7470 and Intel UHD Graphics 600
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 600
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 312 — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 leads by 8%. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289 | 312+8% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+967% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+840% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1050 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 600 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7470 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7470) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7470) vs QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs QSV. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7470) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | QSV |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | QSV |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 55°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 15W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 55°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 20.8+1633% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Tahiti | Broadwell GT2 |
| Release | January 9 2012 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #431 | #703 |
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