Radeon HD 6850 vs GeForce GTX 470M
Radeon HD 6850
Popular choices:
GeForce GTX 470M
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6850.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Radeon HD 6850 and GeForce GTX 470M
Radeon HD 6850
The Radeon HD 6850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 127W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $179.
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 Radeon HD 6850 scores 1,938 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 470M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 470M). Raw compute: 1.488 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6850) vs 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,938 | 1,953 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+233% | 288 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.488 TFLOPS+141% | 0.6163 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 384 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6850) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 470M) — the Radeon HD 6850 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1.5 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 6850) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6850 draws 127W versus the GeForce GTX 470M's 75W — a 51.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6850) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 | GeForce GTX 470M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 127W | 75W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3 | 26.0+70% |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon HD 6850 and GeForce GTX 470M
