GeForce GTX 470 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti
GeForce GTX 470
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+60%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $349), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 583.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+583.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti
GeForce GTX 470
The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 3,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,145+2% | 3,080 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+17% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 1.263 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+75% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.25 GB | 2 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 470) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti's 160W — a 29.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 160W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.6 | 19.3+32% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti costs 85.7% less ($299 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 584.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $249-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | $50-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 61.6+584% |
| Codename | GF100 | GF114 |
| Release | March 26 2010 | January 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #572 | #580 |
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