Radeon R9 M470 vs GeForce RTX 2060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M470

75

2,331

0.0%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce RTX 2060

160

14,114

+505.5%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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. The Radeon R9 M470 is positioned at rank #428 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 505.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M470.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-505.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+505.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $80), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 303.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon R9 M470.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+303.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470 and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 M470 scores 2,331 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 505.5%. The Radeon R9 M470 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	2,331	14,114+505%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	768	1920+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+320%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1680 MHz+68%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	48	120+150%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	1.9 MB+900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M470 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M470 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	75W-53%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	31.1	88.2+184%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon R9 M470 costs 33.3% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 304.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).