Radeon HD 7700-serie vs GeForce GTX 470M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

89%

#28

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

167%

#30

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

151%

#31

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

151%

#35

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

137%

#36

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

136%

#38

GeForce GTX 470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

91%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

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GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

90%

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GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

89%

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GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7700-serie.

Insight	Radeon HD 7700-serie	GeForce GTX 470M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 470M 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.

Radeon HD 7700-serie Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7700-serie and GeForce GTX 470M

Radeon HD 7700-serie

The Radeon HD 7700-serie 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: 1,899 points. Launch price was $549.

GeForce GTX 470M

The GeForce GTX 470M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,953 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7700-serie scores 1,899 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7700-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 470M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 470M). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7700-serie	GeForce GTX 470M
G3D Mark Score	1,899	1,953+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+611%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.789 TFLOPS+515%	0.6163 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7700-serie	GeForce GTX 470M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7700-serie comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 470M) — the Radeon HD 7700-serie has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7700-serie	GeForce GTX 470M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1.5 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7700-serie draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 470M's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.