Radeon R7 250X vs Radeon R9 M470
Radeon R7 250X
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 250X.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 159.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+159.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 250X and Radeon R9 M470
Radeon R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250X scores 2,269 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,269 | 2,331+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS+26% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 250X 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 72 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250X draws 80W versus the Radeon R9 M470's 75W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 250X) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 75W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.4 | 31.1+10% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 and now averages $80. The Radeon R7 250X costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 159.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M470 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-72% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-63% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.6+160% | 29.1 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Emerald |
| Release | February 13 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #655 | #649 |
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