Radeon Pro 455 vs GeForce GTX 470
Radeon Pro 455
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GeForce GTX 470
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 455 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro 455 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 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 455 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 455 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 455 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $349), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 763.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+763.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 Pro 455 and GeForce GTX 470
Radeon Pro 455
The Radeon Pro 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,113 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 455 scores 3,113 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 455 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,113 | 3,145+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+71% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.313 TFLOPS+21% | 1.089 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 896 KB+367% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+59% | 0.63 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 455 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The Radeon Pro 455 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 455) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) — the Radeon Pro 455 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+60% | 1.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+59% | 0.63 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 455) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo VP4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 455 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 144% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 455) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-84% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 93 |
| Perf/Watt | 88.9+509% | 14.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 455 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon Pro 455 costs 88.5% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the Radeon Pro 455 offers 764.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 455 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 455 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.8+764% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Baffin | GF100 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | March 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #577 | #572 |
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