GeForce GTX 470 vs Radeon Pro 555
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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro 555 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 555 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $349 (vs $1,000), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 186.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+186.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($349) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 Radeon Pro 555
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.
Radeon Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,145 | 3,141 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 768+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+20% |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+367% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 1 MB+59% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 555 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro 555 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.25 GB | 2 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 1 MB+59% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 96.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 75W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.6 | 41.9+187% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 and now averages $1000. The GeForce GTX 470 costs 65.1% less ($651 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) — the GeForce GTX 470 offers 190.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349-65% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0+190% | 3.1 |
| Codename | GF100 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | March 26 2010 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #572 | #574 |
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