Radeon R9 M470 vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

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

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M470 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.

Radeon R9 M470 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470 and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

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.

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M470 scores 2,331 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U reaches 2,330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
G3D Mark Score	2,331	2,330
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS	1.843 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1200 MHz+20%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	48+50%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M470 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M470 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	31.1	155.3+399%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U costs 100+% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon R9 M470	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
MSRP	$350	$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)	$80	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	29.1	Infinity
Codename	Emerald	Vega Raven Ridge
Release	May 15 2016	October 26 2017
Ranking	#649	#721