Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H vs Radeon R9 M470X
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M470X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) | 🛑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
The Radeon R9 M470X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $350 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H, it costs 22% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 28.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($350) |
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 Ryzen 7 4800H and Radeon R9 M470X
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,245 points.
Radeon R9 M470X
The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H scores 3,245 and the Radeon R9 M470X reaches 3,244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon R9 M470X uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M470X). Raw compute: 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,245 | 3,244 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+100% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.49 TFLOPS+737% | 1.971 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2300 MHz+109% | 1100 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+100% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+129% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 4800H comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470X) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H draws 43W versus the Radeon R9 M470X's 75W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W-43% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 75.5+74% | 43.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon R9 M470X costs 22.2% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) vs 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) — the Radeon R9 M470X offers 29.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $350-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $350-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 9.3+29% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | Emerald |
| Release | August 8 2025 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #229 | #563 |
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