RadeonT Vega 8 vs GeForce GTX 470M

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 GeForce GTX 470M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

89%

#28

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

167%

#30

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

151%

#31

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

151%

#35

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

137%

#36

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

136%

#38

GeForce GTX 470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

91%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

90%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

89%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT Vega 8 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The RadeonT Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT Vega 8.

Insight	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 470M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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 GeForce GTX 470M 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 Vega 8 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT Vega 8 and GeForce GTX 470M

RadeonT Vega 8

The RadeonT Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,894 points.

GeForce GTX 470M

The GeForce GTX 470M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,953 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RadeonT Vega 8 scores 1,894 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GTX 470M uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 448 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 470M). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 470M
G3D Mark Score	1,894	1,953+3%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Fermi
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	448+56%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+176%	0.6163 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	28	48+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 470M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RadeonT Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 470M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 470M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 470M
Encoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT Vega 8 draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 470M's 75W — a 50% difference. The RadeonT Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.