GeForce GTX 670MX vs GeForce GTX 470M

GeForce GTX 670MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

GeForce GTX 470M

2010Core: 535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 670MX

1,978

+1.3%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,953

0.0%

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce 940MX

GeForce GT 755M

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

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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 670MX is positioned at rank 111 and the GeForce GTX 470M is on rank 38, so the GeForce GTX 470M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 670MX

#101

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

274%

#103

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

249%

#104

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

248%

#108

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

226%

#109

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

224%

#111

GeForce GTX 670MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

99%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

97%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

96%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 670MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670MX	GeForce GTX 470M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670MX 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 670MX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670MX and GeForce GTX 470M

GeForce GTX 670MX

The GeForce GTX 670MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,978 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670MX scores 1,978 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 470M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 470M). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	GeForce GTX 470M
G3D Mark Score	1,978+1%	1,953
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	960+233%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.154 TFLOPS+87%	0.6163 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	24
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	80 KB	384 KB+380%
L2 Cache	384 KB	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	GeForce GTX 470M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670MX comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 670MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	GeForce GTX 470M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+100%	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	GeForce GTX 470M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	GeForce GTX 470M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670MX draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 470M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.