Radeon HD 6950 vs GeForce GTX 470M SLI

Radeon HD 6950

2010Boost: 800 MHz

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

2010Core: 535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6950

200

2,593

+2.1%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

2,540

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M SLI

#266

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

641%

#268

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

581%

#269

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

580%

#273

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

527%

#274

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

524%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

100%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

99%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

97%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

94%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 470M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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 (275mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 470M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 470M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+63.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 HD 6950 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6950 and GeForce GTX 470M SLI

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6950 scores 2,593 and the GeForce GTX 470M SLI reaches 2,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6950 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 470M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 576 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI).

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,593+2%	2,540
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1408+144%	576

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
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 HD 6950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 11 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
DirectX	11_2	11
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950) vs None (GeForce GTX 470M SLI). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VP4.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
Encoder	UVD 3	None
Decoder	UVD 3	VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6950 draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 470M SLI's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6950) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M SLI). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GeForce GTX 470M SLI
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	275mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	13.0	33.9+161%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 470M SLI costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 42.3 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) — the GeForce GTX 470M SLI offers 63.3% better value.