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Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
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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 RX 470 (móvel) is positioned at rank 114 and the GeForce GTX 980M is on rank 53, so the GeForce GTX 980M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% 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 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 90.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+90.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 470 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 980M
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 980M
The GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,353 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) scores 7,000 versus the GeForce GTX 980M's 7,353 — the GeForce GTX 980M leads by 5%. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 980M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M). Raw compute: 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980M). Boost clocks: 1074 MHz vs 1127 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,000 | 7,353+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.399 TFLOPS+165% | 1.659 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1074 MHz | 1127 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 576 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980M) — a 40% advantage for the Radeon RX 470 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+40% | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 980M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 980M'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 980M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-15% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 82.4+12% | 73.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 91.9 (GeForce GTX 980M) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 90.4% better value. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 980M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 175.0+90% | 91.9 |
| Codename | Ellesmere | GM204 |
| Release | August 4 2016 | October 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #360 | #344 |
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