Radeon HD 7470 vs Radeon HD 2900 GT
Radeon HD 7470
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Radeon HD 2900 GT
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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 Radeon HD 2900 GT is on rank 661, 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 Radeon HD 2900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2900 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon HD 2900 GT
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.
Radeon HD 2900 GT
The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 and the Radeon HD 2900 GT reaches 292 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 2900 GT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289 | 292+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+327% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+444% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+967% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2900 GT has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7470) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 2900 GT) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 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 10 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+12% | 10 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7470) vs UVD (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 2900 GT's 25W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 25W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 241mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 11.7+875% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) — the Radeon HD 2900 GT offers 1% better value. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-71% | $170 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 19.5+1% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Thames |
| Release | January 9 2012 | January 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #431 | #883 |
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