Radeon HD 8240 vs Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Radeon HD 8240
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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 8240 is positioned at rank 232 and the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is on rank 676, so the Radeon HD 8240 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 8240
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8240 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 74.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8240 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+74.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 8240 and Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Radeon HD 8240
The Radeon HD 8240 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: 246 points. Launch price was $349.
Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 215 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8240 scores 246 versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 215 — the Radeon HD 8240 leads by 14.4%. The Radeon HD 8240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8240) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8240) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 246+14% | 215 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+129% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8240) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the Radeon HD 8240 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8240 draws 200W versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 50W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8240) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 4.3+258% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8240 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 launched at $150 and now averages $25. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (Radeon HD 8240) vs 8.6 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers 75.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8240 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8240 | Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-67% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.9 | 8.6+76% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Broadway |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #460 | #846 |
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