P102-100 vs Radeon R9 M470X
P102-100
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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 P102-100 is positioned at rank 201 and the Radeon R9 M470X is on rank 377, so the P102-100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P102-100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P102-100 uses modern memory architecture. The P102-100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M470X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P102-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | P102-100 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The P102-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $350 for the Radeon R9 M470X, it costs 77% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 345.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P102-100 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+345.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of P102-100 and Radeon R9 M470X
P102-100
The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon R9 M470X
The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.
Graphics Performance
The P102-100 scores 3,301 and the Radeon R9 M470X reaches 3,244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P102-100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M470X uses GCN 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,200 (P102-100) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M470X). Raw compute: 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,301+2% | 3,244 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3200+257% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.77 TFLOPS+446% | 1.971 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1683 MHz+53% | 1100 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 |
| TMUs | 200+257% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1.2 MB+445% | 0.22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+900% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The P102-100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2.5 MB (P102-100) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470X) — the P102-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+900% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The P102-100 draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 M470X's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M470X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P102-100) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 43.3+228% |
Value Analysis
The P102-100 launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 and now averages $350. The P102-100 costs 77.1% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.3 (P102-100) vs 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) — the P102-100 offers 344.1% better value. The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $350-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-77% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.3+344% | 9.3 |
| Codename | GP102 | Emerald |
| Release | February 12 2018 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #560 | #563 |
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