Radeon RX 470 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 570

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 Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 570.

Insight	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Radeon RX 570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 470 (móvel) and Radeon RX 570

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 RX 570

The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) scores 7,000 and the Radeon RX 570 reaches 6,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570). Boost clocks: 1074 MHz vs 1244 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
G3D Mark Score	7,000	6,967
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.399 TFLOPS	5.095 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock	1074 MHz	1244 MHz+16%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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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)	Radeon RX 570
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 (Radeon RX 570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 5.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	5

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570).

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.265,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) draws 85W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 34.1% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
TDP	85W-29%	120W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	1mm	241mm
Height	—	120mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	82.4+42%	58.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) vs 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 25.6% better value. The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)	Radeon RX 570
MSRP	$179	$169-6%
Avg Price (30d)	$40-20%	$50
Performance per Dollar	175.0+26%	139.3
Codename	Ellesmere	Polaris 20
Release	August 4 2016	April 18 2017
Ranking	#360	#356