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Radeon HD 7470
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Radeon HD 7450A
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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 Radeon HD 7450A is on rank 270, 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 7450A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7450A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
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 $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 167.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+167.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 7450A
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 7450A
The Radeon HD 7450A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 288 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 and the Radeon HD 7450A reaches 288 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7450A uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450A). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450A). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289 | 288 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+14% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+32% | 2.867 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1250 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+14% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7450A 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 768 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 7450A's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7450A launched at $80 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7470 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 7.2 (Radeon HD 7450A) — the Radeon HD 7470 offers 168.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-38% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3+168% | 7.2 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Tahiti |
| Release | January 9 2012 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #431 | #454 |
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