GeForce GTX 470 vs Radeon R7 260X
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 Radeon R7 260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 260X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 260X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $349), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 136.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 R7 260X
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 R7 260X
The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the Radeon R7 260X reaches 3,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,145 | 3,198+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 896+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 1.971 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56 | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+300% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+150% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 260X has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 260X offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 260X) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.25 GB | 2 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 104 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+150% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (12_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 470) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 60.6% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 115W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 170mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | 80-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 14.6 | 27.8+90% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Radeon R7 260X launched at $139 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 260X costs 57% less ($199 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) — the Radeon R7 260X offers 136.7% better value. The Radeon R7 260X is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $139-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | $150-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 21.3+137% |
| Codename | GF100 | Bonaire |
| Release | March 26 2010 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #572 | #568 |
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