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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 Radeon Pro W5500X is on rank 124, so the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) 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 Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1090.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1090.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 470 (móvel) and Radeon Pro W5500X
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.
Radeon Pro W5500X
The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) scores 7,000 versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 7,351 — the Radeon Pro W5500X leads by 5%. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1074 MHz vs 1757 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,000 | 7,351+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.399 TFLOPS | 5.398 TFLOPS+23% |
| Boost Clock | 1074 MHz | 1757 MHz+64% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 5.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 5 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) draws 85W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 38.1% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-32% | 125W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 82.4+40% | 58.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 and now averages $500. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 1090.5% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-70% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-92% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 175.0+1090% | 14.7 |
| Codename | Ellesmere | Navi 14 |
| Release | August 4 2016 | December 11 2019 |
| Ranking | #360 | #345 |
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