Radeon R9 M470X vs GRID P100-8Q

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 GRID P100-8Q is on rank 384, so the Radeon R9 M470X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M470X

#367

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1171%

#369

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1062%

#370

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1059%

#374

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

963%

#375

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

956%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

93%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P100-8Q

#369

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

33575%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

100%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

98%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

98%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

95%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

95%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

91%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

86%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

86%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

80%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

73%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

73%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

70%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

68%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

61%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

55%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P100-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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	GRID P100-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

The Radeon R9 M470X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M470X holds the technical lead. Priced at $350 (vs $550), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 56% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID P100-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+56%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($350)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550)

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 M470X Benchmark Check

GRID P100-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470X and GRID P100-8Q

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.

GRID P100-8Q

The GRID P100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,267 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M470X scores 3,244 and the GRID P100-8Q reaches 3,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID P100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 640 (GRID P100-8Q). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID P100-8Q). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID P100-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,244	3,267
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+40%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+18%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1306 MHz+19%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	224 KB	320 KB+43%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID P100-8Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M470X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P100-8Q has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M470X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 2 MB (GRID P100-8Q) — the GRID P100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID P100-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M470X draws 75W versus the GRID P100-8Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M470X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 350W (GRID P100-8Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID P100-8Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	43.3+199%	14.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GRID P100-8Q launched at $7374 and now averages $550. The Radeon R9 M470X costs 36.4% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 5.9 (GRID P100-8Q) — the Radeon R9 M470X offers 57.6% better value.