Radeon HD 8610G vs Radeon HD 7470M

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 8610G is positioned at rank 605 and the Radeon HD 7470M is on rank 106, so the Radeon HD 7470M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8610G

#595

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4066%

#597

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3686%

#598

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3676%

#602

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3343%

#603

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3320%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

98%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

96%

#611

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

96%

#612

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

96%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

94%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

93%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

93%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7470M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#96

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

266%

#98

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

241%

#99

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

241%

#103

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

219%

#104

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

217%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

99%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

96%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

94%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

94%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8610G.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G	Radeon HD 7470M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7470M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7470M holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $150), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1171.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G	Radeon HD 7470M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1171.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($12)

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 8610G Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8610G and Radeon HD 7470M

Radeon HD 8610G

The Radeon HD 8610G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.

Radeon HD 7470M

The Radeon HD 7470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 408 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8610G scores 401 and the Radeon HD 7470M reaches 408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8610G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7470M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7470M). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	Radeon HD 7470M
G3D Mark Score	401	408+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	1280+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.528 TFLOPS	2.176 TFLOPS+312%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	20	80+300%
L1 Cache	80 KB	320 KB+300%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	Radeon HD 7470M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8610G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7470M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7470M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	Radeon HD 7470M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8610G draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7470M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	Radeon HD 7470M
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	8.0+95%	4.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7470M costs 92% less ($138 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 34.0 (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M offers 1159.3% better value. The Radeon HD 8610G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).