Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
VS
Radeon R9 M470

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U vs Radeon R9 M470

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 M470

2016Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470

#418
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1630%
#420
1478%
#421
1474%
#425
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1340%
#426
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1331%
#428
Radeon R9 M470
MSRP: $350|Avg: $80
100%
#429
Radeon R9 M385X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#431
Radeon R5 M430
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
98%
#432
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
98%
#433
GeForce 810A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#434
GeForce GT 520MX
MSRP: $45|Avg: $10
97%
#435
Radeon R5 330
MSRP: $81|Avg: $45
97%
#437
Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#438
Radeon R3
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
94%
#439
94%
#441
Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
93%
#443
Radeon R9 M360
MSRP: $300|Avg: $81
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U.

InsightRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300URadeon R9 M470
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020))
🛑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 R9 M470 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 Ryzen 3 5300U and Radeon R9 M470

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 points.

AMD

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 Ryzen 3 5300U scores 2,330 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is built on Vega while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300URadeon R9 M470
G3D Mark Score
2,330
2,331
Architecture
Vega
GCN 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.843 TFLOPS+20%
1.536 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1200 MHz+20%
1000 MHz
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
32
48+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300URadeon 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U 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.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300URadeon R9 M470
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M470's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300URadeon R9 M470
TDP
15W-80%
75W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
155.3+399%
31.1
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 and now averages $80. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U costs 100+% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300URadeon R9 M470
MSRP
$0-100%
$350
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$80
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
29.1
Codename
Vega Raven Ridge
Emerald
Release
October 26 2017
May 15 2016
Ranking
#721
#649