Radeon R9 M470X vs GeForce 770M
Radeon R9 M470X
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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 M470X is positioned at rank 377 and the GeForce 770M is on rank 57, so the GeForce 770M 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 M470X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M470X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 775.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M470X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+775.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 M470X and GeForce 770M
Radeon R9 M470X
The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.
GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M470X scores 3,244 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,244 | 3,246 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 960+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS+29% | 1.53 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz+38% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+180% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M470X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M470X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 384 KB (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M470X draws 75W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3 | 43.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 770M costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M offers 773.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M470X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470X | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 81.2+773% |
| Codename | Emerald | GK106 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #563 | #603 |
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