GeForce GTX 470 vs Radeon R7 360
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 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 360 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $349), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 887.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+887.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 360
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 360
The Radeon R7 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,116 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the Radeon R7 360 reaches 3,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7 360 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 768 (Radeon R7 360). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 360).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,145 | 3,116 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 768+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 1.613 TFLOPS+48% |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+367% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+150% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 360 has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 360 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 360) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.25 GB | 2 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 (Radeon R7 360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 470) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 360). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470) vs H.264 (Radeon R7 360).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the Radeon R7 360's 80W — a 91.5% difference. The Radeon R7 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 450W (Radeon R7 360). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 80W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 450W-18% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 165mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.6 | 39.0+167% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Radeon R7 360 launched at $109 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 360 costs 90% less ($314 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 89.0 (Radeon R7 360) — the Radeon R7 360 offers 888.9% better value. The Radeon R7 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $109-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | $35-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 89.0+889% |
| Codename | GF100 | Tobago |
| Release | March 26 2010 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #572 | #576 |
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