Radeon 740M vs GeForce GTX 470

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 Radeon 740M is positioned at rank #337 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 Radeon 740M

#327

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

891%

#329

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

808%

#330

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

806%

#334

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

733%

#335

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

728%

#337

Radeon 740M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

99%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

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 740M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2010). The Radeon 740M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 740M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 740M	GeForce GTX 470
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)	🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 470 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.

Radeon 740M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 740M and GeForce GTX 470

Radeon 740M

The Radeon 740M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 4 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,045 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 Radeon 740M scores 3,045 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 740M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 4 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (Radeon 740M) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon 740M) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	Radeon 740M	GeForce GTX 470
G3D Mark Score	3,045	3,145+3%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Fermi
Process Node	4 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	256	448+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.867 TFLOPS+163%	1.089 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	40+400%
TMUs	16	56+250%
L1 Cache	64 KB	896 KB+1300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 740M	GeForce GTX 470
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 740M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The Radeon 740M offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 740M) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) — the Radeon 740M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 740M	GeForce GTX 470
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+60%	1.25 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 740M draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 130.8% difference. The Radeon 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 740M) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin.