Radeon R9 M470 vs FirePro D500

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. The Radeon R9 M470 is positioned at rank 428 and the FirePro D500 is on rank 226, so the FirePro D500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470

#418

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

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#432

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|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%

#437

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%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

97%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

95%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

92%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

92%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

90%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

83%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

80%

#211

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3254%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

100%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

96%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

81%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

80%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro D500.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470	FirePro D500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 92.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470	FirePro D500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+92.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 R9 M470 Benchmark Check

FirePro D500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470 and FirePro D500

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.

FirePro D500

The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M470 scores 2,331 and the FirePro D500 reaches 2,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470 is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro D500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 1,536 (FirePro D500). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470) vs 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500).

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	FirePro D500
G3D Mark Score	2,331+3%	2,272
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS	2.227 TFLOPS+45%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	96+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB	384 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	FirePro D500
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470) vs 768 KB (FirePro D500) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	FirePro D500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M470 draws 75W versus the FirePro D500's 274W — a 114% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470) vs 350W (FirePro D500). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	FirePro D500
TDP	75W-73%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	31.1+275%	8.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro D500 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M470 costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 15.1 (FirePro D500) — the Radeon R9 M470 offers 92.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M470 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).