GeForce GTX 470M SLI vs GRID M3-3020

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

GRID M3-3020

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

2010

GRID M3-3020

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 470M SLI better than GRID M3-3020?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,540 vs 2,500 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 470M SLI is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 250W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 470M SLI is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 470M SLI is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 470M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.6% higher G3D Mark. GRID M3-3020 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID M3-3020 make more sense than GeForce GTX 470M SLI?

Yes. GRID M3-3020 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $1,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 470M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 470M SLI currently gives you 1.6% higher G3D Mark. GRID M3-3020 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 470M SLI Benchmark Check

GRID M3-3020 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	GRID M3-3020
1080p
low	77 FPS	30 FPS
medium	64 FPS	17 FPS
high	49 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	14 FPS
medium	55 FPS	7 FPS
high	38 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	5 FPS
medium	22 FPS	3 FPS
high	14 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	GRID M3-3020
1080p
low	67 FPS	84 FPS
medium	45 FPS	53 FPS
high	33 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	38 FPS	37 FPS
medium	21 FPS	26 FPS
high	15 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	13 FPS	11 FPS
medium	8 FPS	9 FPS
high	6 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	GRID M3-3020
1080p
low	114 FPS	112 FPS
medium	91 FPS	90 FPS
high	76 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	84 FPS
medium	69 FPS	68 FPS
high	57 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	56 FPS
medium	46 FPS	45 FPS
high	38 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	28 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	GRID M3-3020
1080p
low	114 FPS	112 FPS
medium	91 FPS	90 FPS
high	76 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	84 FPS
medium	69 FPS	68 FPS
high	57 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	56 FPS
medium	44 FPS	45 FPS
high	35 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470M SLI and GRID M3-3020

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,540 points.

GRID M3-3020

The GRID M3-3020 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470M SLI scores 2,540 and the GRID M3-3020 reaches 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is built on Fermi while the GRID M3-3020 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 576 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs 640 (GRID M3-3020).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	GRID M3-3020
G3D Mark Score	2,540+2%	2,500
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	576	640+11%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 470M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID M3-3020 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	GRID M3-3020
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	GRID M3-3020
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470M SLI draws 75W versus the GRID M3-3020's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) vs 350W (GRID M3-3020). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.