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GeForce GTX 470M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 470M is positioned at rank #38 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 415.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-415.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+415.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 470M and GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce GTX 470M
The GeForce GTX 470M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,953 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 415.3%. The GeForce GTX 470M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,953 | 10,064+415% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 2560+789% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6163 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+1340% |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 48 | 160+233% |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 960 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 470M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 6 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-58% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.0 | 55.9+115% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GF104 | GP104 |
| Release | September 3 2010 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #689 | #137 |
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