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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 470M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460 SE 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 460 SE
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 460 SE
The GeForce GTX 460 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,988 points. Launch price was $160.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 and the GeForce GTX 460 SE reaches 1,988 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 460 SE uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Raw compute: 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,953 | 1,988+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 288 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6163 TFLOPS | 0.7488 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 460 SE has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460 SE) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+50% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 460 SE's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 26.0+95% | 13.3 |
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