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Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
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GeForce GTX 470M
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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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is positioned at rank 572 and the GeForce GTX 470M is on rank 38, so the GeForce GTX 470M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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 0.3% 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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3.
| Insight | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 and GeForce GTX 470M
Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 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.
Graphics Performance
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 scores 1,947 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,947 | 1,953 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 draws 7W versus the GeForce GTX 470M's 75W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 7W-91% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 278.1+970% | 26.0 |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Codename | — | GF104 |
| Release | December 6 2018 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #915 | #689 |
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