Radeon HD 7470M
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Radeon HD 7470M

AMD

G3D Mark

408

AVG Price

$12

April 24 2012
100 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 7470M is positioned at rank #106 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 7470M

#30
Radeon 8050S
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100%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#96
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
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266%
#98
241%
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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
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93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 7470M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7470M scores 408 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Wimbledon), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.176 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7470M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score408
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameWimbledon
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency850 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.176 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second68.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationIGP
Transistor Count2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#531
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7470M is equipped with 1 GB of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7470M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationShared
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidthSystem
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMSystem
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 7470M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7470M
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7470M draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7470M
TDPPower consumption under load100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $12, the Radeon HD 7470M delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #106 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #531 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7470M
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$12
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#106
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#531
Release DateApril 24 2012
Release Year2012

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