Radeon HD 8470 vs Radeon R2
Radeon HD 8470
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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. The Radeon HD 8470 is positioned at rank #229 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8470
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 8470, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 4.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8470 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 Radeon R2
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.
Radeon R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8470 scores 248 and the Radeon R2 reaches 254 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8470) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8470) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 248 | 254+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+226% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+233% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 8470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R2 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 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the Radeon HD 8470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8470 draws 200W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8470) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 5.1+325% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R2 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (Radeon HD 8470) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the Radeon R2 offers 4% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8470 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0 | 5.2+4% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Polaris 24 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #460 | #858 |
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