Radeon Pro vs Radeon R9 M470

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 Radeon R9 M470

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1630%

#420

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1478%

#421

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1474%

#425

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1340%

#426

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1331%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

100%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

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Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro	Radeon R9 M470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $99 for the Radeon Pro, it costs 19% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 21.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro	Radeon R9 M470
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99)	✅More affordable ($80)

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 Pro Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro and Radeon R9 M470

Radeon Pro

The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.

Radeon R9 M470

The Radeon R9 M470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,331 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro scores 2,366 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro	Radeon R9 M470
G3D Mark Score	2,366+2%	2,331
Architecture	GCN 5.1	GCN 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3840+400%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.06 TFLOPS+750%	1.536 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1700 MHz+70%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	240+400%	48
L1 Cache	960 KB+400%	192 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro	Radeon R9 M470
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro	Radeon R9 M470
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 M470's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon Pro	Radeon R9 M470
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	241mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	9.5	31.1+227%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 and now averages $80. The Radeon R9 M470 costs 19.2% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro) vs 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) — the Radeon R9 M470 offers 21.8% better value. The Radeon Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).