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GeForce GTX 470M
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Iris Xe Graphics MAX
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M
Performance Per Dollar Iris Xe Graphics MAX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Iris Xe Graphics MAX 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 Iris Xe Graphics MAX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Generation 12.1 (2020−2021) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Xe Graphics MAX 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 Iris Xe Graphics MAX
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.
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 31 2020. It features the Generation 12.1 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1650 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,972 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 and the Iris Xe Graphics MAX reaches 1,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M is built on Fermi while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX uses Generation 12.1, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 768 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Raw compute: 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 2.534 TFLOPS (Iris Xe Graphics MAX).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,953 | 1,972 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Generation 12.1 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 768+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6163 TFLOPS | 2.534 TFLOPS+311% |
| ROPs | 24 | 24 |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 470M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics MAX has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+20% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics MAX).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the Iris Xe Graphics MAX's 25W — a 100% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics MAX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 25W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 26.0 | 78.9+203% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Iris Xe Graphics MAX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GF104 | DG1 |
| Release | September 3 2010 | October 31 2020 |
| Ranking | #689 | #685 |
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