Radeon RX 470 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 RX 470 (móvel) is positioned at rank #114 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 RX 470 (móvel)

#104

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

278%

#106

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

252%

#107

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

251%

#111

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

228%

#112

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

227%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

100%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

98%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

98%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

97%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 43.8% 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 RX 470 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-43.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+43.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 4.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 RX 470 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 470 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1074 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points. Launch price was $549.99.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) scores 7,000 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 43.8%. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1074 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	7,000	10,064+44%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.399 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+102%
Boost Clock	1074 MHz	1733 MHz+61%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	512 KB	960 KB+88%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 470 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+17%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 71.7% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	85W-53%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	1mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	82.4+47%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 4.4% better value.