GeForce GTX 860M vs GeForce GTX 470

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

GeForce GTX 470

2010Core: 607 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

3,095

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce GTX 470

215

3,145

+1.6%

GeForce GTX 650

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 860M is positioned at rank #177 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 860M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+60%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 860M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 860M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $349), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 586.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+586.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349)

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 860M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 860M and GeForce GTX 470

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
G3D Mark Score	3,095	3,145+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1152 or 640+157%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS+28%	1.089 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
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 860M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 860M offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+60%	1.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 96.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 93.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	GeForce GTX 470
TDP	75W-65%	215W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-14%	93
Perf/Watt	41.3+183%	14.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 860M costs 85.7% less ($299 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 860M offers 587.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).