Radeon HD 8470 vs GeForce GT 415
Radeon HD 8470
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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 8470 is positioned at rank 229 and the GeForce GT 415 is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 415 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 8470
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 415 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8470 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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 GeForce GT 415 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 415 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 237.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8470 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+237.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 8470 and GeForce GT 415
Radeon HD 8470
The Radeon HD 8470 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: 248 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8470 scores 248 and the GeForce GT 415 reaches 251 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 415 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8470) vs 144 (GeForce GT 415). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8470) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 248 | 251+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+789% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+517% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 415 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8470) vs 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) — the Radeon HD 8470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8470 draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 415's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The GeForce GT 415 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8470) vs 350W (GeForce GT 415). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 70W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 3.6+200% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 415 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (Radeon HD 8470) vs 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 234% better value. The Radeon HD 8470 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0 | 16.7+234% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GF116 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #460 | #849 |
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