Radeon R9 M470 vs GeForce MX250
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 MX250 is on rank 291, so the GeForce MX250 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 MX250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX250 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX250 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 GeForce MX250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $150 for the GeForce MX250, it costs 47% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 84% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470 and GeForce MX250
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 MX250
The GeForce MX250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,375 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M470 scores 2,331 and the GeForce MX250 reaches 2,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce MX250 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 384 (GeForce MX250). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX250). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,331 | 2,375+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS+93% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1038 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+33% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M470 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX250 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX250) — the GeForce MX250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 48 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M470 draws 75W versus the GeForce MX250's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470) vs 350W (GeForce MX250). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 10W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 31.1 | 237.5+664% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce MX250 launched at $150 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 15.8 (GeForce MX250) — the Radeon R9 M470 offers 84.2% better value. The GeForce MX250 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $150-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-47% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.1+84% | 15.8 |
| Codename | Emerald | GP108B |
| Release | May 15 2016 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #649 | #643 |
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