GeForce GTX 470M vs Radeon RX 570X

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 470M

2010Core: 535 MHz

Radeon RX 570X

2018Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1244 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 470M

1,953

+1.6%

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce 940MX

GeForce GT 755M

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

89%

#28

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

167%

#30

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

151%

#31

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

151%

#35

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

137%

#36

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

136%

#38

GeForce GTX 470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

91%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

90%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

89%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 570X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 570X 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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+433.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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.

GeForce GTX 470M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 570X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470M and Radeon RX 570X

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 470M	Radeon RX 570X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 470M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. 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.