Radeon HD 7470 vs Radeon R5 235X
Radeon HD 7470
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Radeon R5 235X
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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 R5 235X is on rank 209, 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 R5 235X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 235X.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 R5 235X
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 R5 235X
The Radeon R5 235X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 277 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 and the Radeon R5 235X reaches 277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 235X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 640 (Radeon R5 235X). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289+4% | 277 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+212% | 1.216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1000 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+220% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7470) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 235X) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 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 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7470) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the Radeon R5 235X's 80W — a 103% difference. The Radeon R5 235X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 80W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 3.5+192% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) — the Radeon HD 7470 offers 4.3% better value. The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3+4% | 18.5 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 9 2012 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #431 | #655 |
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