GeForce GTX 470M
VS
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

GeForce GTX 470M vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 470M

2010Core: 535 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 470M
75
1,953
+0.6%
brand logoGeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
brand logoGeForce GTX 280
brand logoGeForce 940MX
brand logoGeForce GT 755M
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
brand logoGeForce GTX 980
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoTITAN V
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
15
1,941
0.0%
brand logoRadeon 625
brand logoRadeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
brand logoRadeon HD 7870M
brand logoRadeon HD 5830
brand logoRadeon RX Vega M GH
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon 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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE 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 0.6% 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE.

InsightGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
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💎 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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low23 FPS
medium13 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1440p
low15 FPS
medium9 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
4K
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low87 FPS
medium70 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS
medium52 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra24 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium39 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low24 FPS
medium19 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low87 FPS
medium70 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS
medium52 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra26 FPS
4K
low44 FPS
medium35 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low88 FPS
medium70 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS
medium53 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low44 FPS
medium35 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra22 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low87 FPS
medium70 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS
medium52 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low44 FPS
medium35 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low88 FPS
medium70 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS
medium53 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low44 FPS
medium35 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low87 FPS
medium70 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS
medium52 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low44 FPS
medium35 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470M and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,941 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE reaches 1,941 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE).

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
G3D Mark Score
1,953
1,941
Architecture
Fermi
Vega
Process Node
40 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
288
512+78%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
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 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE).

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCN 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
26.0
129.4+398%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP
—
$0
Avg Price (30d)
—
$0
Codename
GF104
Vega
Release
September 3 2010
January 7 2020
Ranking
#689
#545