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GeForce GTX 470M
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Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
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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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is on rank 572, 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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470M | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| 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 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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
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.
Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 and the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 reaches 1,947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,953 | 1,947 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 7W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 7W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.0 | 278.1+970% |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470M | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | GF104 | — |
| Release | September 3 2010 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #689 | #915 |
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