Radeon RX 470 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

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 RX 470 (móvel) is positioned at rank 114 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is on rank 48, so the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) 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 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 GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

98%

#38

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

184%

#40

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

167%

#41

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

167%

#45

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

151%

#46

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

150%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

99%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

96%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

92%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. 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 980 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 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 $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 256.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+256.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 980 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 470 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

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 980 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) scores 7,000 versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 7,366 — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) leads by 5.2%. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1074 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,000	7,366+5%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.399 TFLOPS	4.358 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1074 MHz	1216 MHz+13%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)).

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (2nd Gen)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 100W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
TDP	85W-15%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	82.4+12%	73.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 256.4% better value. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).