GeForce GTX 470M vs Radeon RX 570X

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GPU

GeForce GTX 470M

2010Core: 535 MHz

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Radeon RX 570X

2018Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1244 MHz

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GeForce GTX 470M vs Radeon RX 570X Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 470M

1.5 GB 75

1,953

+1.6%

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce 940MX

GeForce GTX 760M

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,923

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

GeForce GTX 470M vs Radeon RX 570X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 470M vs Radeon RX 570X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 470M

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 570X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌2010 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Radeon RX 570X

2018

Why buy it

✅118.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅GeForce GTX 470M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon RX 570X is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2018 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 570X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 118.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 470M instead at 1,953 vs 1,923, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 570X is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) and FSR Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 470M is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 14nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2018 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 570X makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 470M vs Radeon RX 570X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 and the Radeon RX 570X reaches 1,923 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX 570X uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X). Raw compute: 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
G3D Mark Score	1,953+2%	1,923
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	288	2048+611%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6163 TFLOPS	5.095 TFLOPS+727%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 570X is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 470M does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce GTX 470M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 570X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570X carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 570X gives you 433.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 470M and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 570X. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) — the Radeon RX 570X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	8 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	5+150%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 570X's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
TDP	75W-38%	120W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	241mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	26.0+63%	16.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 570X (2018 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
MSRP	—	$169
Codename	GF104	Polaris 20
Release	September 3 2010	April 11 2018
Ranking	#689	#693

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