Radeon RX Vega 5 vs Radeon R9 M470
Radeon RX Vega 5
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 5 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 5 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 5 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Vega 5 and Radeon R9 M470
Radeon RX Vega 5
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.
Radeon R9 M470
The Radeon R9 M470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,331 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 5 scores 2,356 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is built on Vega while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,356+1% | 2,331 |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 768+140% |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz+40% | 1000 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 5 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 5 draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M470's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 157.1+405% | 31.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 and now averages $80. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 29.1 |
| Codename | Vega | Emerald |
| Release | January 7 2020 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #716 | #649 |
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