Radeon HD 8470 vs Quadro FX 5500
Radeon HD 8470
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Quadro FX 5500
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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 Quadro FX 5500 is on rank 418, so the Radeon HD 8470 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 Quadro FX 5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 5500.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8470 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 62.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8470 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($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 8470 and Quadro FX 5500
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.
Quadro FX 5500
The Quadro FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 242 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8470 scores 248 and the Quadro FX 5500 reaches 242 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 5500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8470) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5500). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8470) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 248+2% | 242 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+433% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+312% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8470) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 5500) — the Radeon HD 8470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8470 draws 200W versus the Quadro FX 5500's 189W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8470) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 189W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 5500 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (Radeon HD 8470) vs 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) — the Quadro FX 5500 offers 62% better value. The Radeon HD 8470 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-98% | $2999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0 | 8.1+62% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GT200B |
| Release | March 5 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #460 | #815 |
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