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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 470M is positioned at rank 38 and the Quadro M520 is on rank 145, so the GeForce GTX 470M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro M520 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro M520 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 470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 470M 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 Quadro M520
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.
Quadro M520
The Quadro M520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1041 MHz to 1019 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,913 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 and the Quadro M520 reaches 1,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M is built on Fermi while the Quadro M520 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 384 (Quadro M520). Raw compute: 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,953+2% | 1,913 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 384+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6163 TFLOPS | 0.7995 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+200% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+200% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro M520 has 2 GB. The Quadro M520 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 1 MB (Quadro M520) — the Quadro M520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 2 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the Quadro M520's 25W — a 100% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 350W (Quadro M520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 25W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.0 | 76.5+194% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GF104 | GM108 |
| Release | September 3 2010 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #689 | #695 |
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