Radeon HD 7470 vs Quadro FX 3500M
Radeon HD 7470
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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 Quadro FX 3500M is on rank 95, so the Quadro FX 3500M 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 Quadro FX 3500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% 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 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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 Quadro FX 3500M 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 Quadro FX 3500M
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.
Quadro FX 3500M
The Quadro FX 3500M 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: 306 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 versus the Quadro FX 3500M's 306 — the Quadro FX 3500M leads by 5.9%. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 3500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500M). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289 | 306+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+753% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+509% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 3500M 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 256 KB (Quadro FX 3500M) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7470) vs 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+24% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7470) vs None (Quadro FX 3500M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs VP1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7470) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | VP1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 3500M's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 3500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 189W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.6+33% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GT200B |
| Release | January 9 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #431 | #815 |
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