Radeon HD 7470 vs Radeon HD 7480D
Radeon HD 7470
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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 7480D is on rank 220, 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 7480D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 7480D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7480D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| 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 $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7480D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 7480D
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 7480D
The Radeon HD 7480D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 281 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 and the Radeon HD 7480D reaches 281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7480D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7480D). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7480D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7480D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289+3% | 281 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+48% | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7480D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7480D 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 512 KB (Radeon HD 7480D) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7480D |
|---|---|---|
| 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+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 7480D's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7480D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7480D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7480D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7480D launched at $53 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 7470 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 9.4 (Radeon HD 7480D) — the Radeon HD 7470 offers 105.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 7480D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-6% | $53 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3+105% | 9.4 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 9 2012 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #431 | #460 |
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