Radeon R9 M470X vs GRID T4-1Q

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 T4-1Q is on rank 304, so the GRID T4-1Q 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

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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 T4-1Q

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Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

89%

#289

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8394%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

100%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

98%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

97%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

97%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

95%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

93%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

93%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

91%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

90%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

89%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

88%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID T4-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 T4-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $600), it costs 42% less, resulting in a 68.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID T4-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+68.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($350)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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 T4-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470X and GRID T4-1Q

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 T4-1Q

The GRID T4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,303 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M470X scores 3,244 and the GRID T4-1Q reaches 3,303 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470X is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID T4-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-1Q). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-1Q). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID T4-1Q
G3D Mark Score	3,244	3,303+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+145%
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1178 MHz+7%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	224 KB	768 KB+243%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID T4-1Q
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 T4-1Q 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 T4-1Q) — the GRID T4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID T4-1Q
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 T4-1Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M470X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 350W (GRID T4-1Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	GRID T4-1Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	43.3+195%	14.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GRID T4-1Q launched at $1880 and now averages $600. The Radeon R9 M470X costs 41.7% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 5.5 (GRID T4-1Q) — the Radeon R9 M470X offers 69.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M470X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).