RadeonT 780M vs Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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 RadeonT 780M is positioned at rank 142 and the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is on rank 114, so the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar RadeonT 780M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

97%

#132

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

306%

#134

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

277%

#135

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

277%

#139

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#140

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

250%

#142

RadeonT 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

98%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The RadeonT 780M 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 RadeonT 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 470 (móvel).

Insight	RadeonT 780M	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT 780M 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.

RadeonT 780M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 470 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT 780M and Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

RadeonT 780M

The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The RadeonT 780M scores 7,098 and the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) reaches 7,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT 780M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (RadeonT 780M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M) vs 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1074 MHz.

Feature	RadeonT 780M	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,098+1%	7,000
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	2048+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.909 TFLOPS+103%	4.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+170%	1074 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RadeonT 780M	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RadeonT 780M	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT 780M) vs 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	RadeonT 780M	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)).

Feature	RadeonT 780M	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VCN 4.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT 780M draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 85W — a 140% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RadeonT 780M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.