Radeon R9 M470 vs GeForce GTX 485M
Radeon R9 M470
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The Radeon R9 M470 is positioned at rank 428 and the GeForce GTX 485M is on rank 112, so the GeForce GTX 485M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 485M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 485M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 R9 M470 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 485M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 R9 M470 and GeForce GTX 485M
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.
GeForce GTX 485M
The GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,360 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M470 scores 2,331 and the GeForce GTX 485M reaches 2,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 485M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 485M). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,331 | 2,360+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS+74% | 0.8832 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M470 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 485M) — the GeForce GTX 485M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M470 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 485M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 31.1+32% | 23.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M470 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | Emerald | GF104 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | January 5 2011 |
| Ranking | #649 | #645 |
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