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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 470

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌186.7% higher power demand at 215W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 215W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 470

2010

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 215W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌186.7% higher power demand at 215W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 470 better than Radeon Pro 555?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,145 vs 3,141 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 470 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 470 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 470 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $349 MSRP. GeForce GTX 470 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 470 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 555 is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (75W vs 215W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro 555 make more sense than GeForce GTX 470?

Yes. Radeon Pro 555 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 215W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 470. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 470 currently gives you 0.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 555 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	82 FPS	47 FPS
medium	68 FPS	29 FPS
high	47 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	31 FPS
medium	53 FPS	19 FPS
high	33 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	10 FPS
medium	22 FPS	7 FPS
high	13 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	96 FPS	67 FPS
medium	69 FPS	38 FPS
high	56 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	17 FPS
1440p
low	58 FPS	30 FPS
medium	38 FPS	18 FPS
high	26 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	8 FPS
medium	17 FPS	6 FPS
high	13 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	142 FPS	141 FPS
medium	113 FPS	113 FPS
high	94 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	106 FPS
medium	85 FPS	85 FPS
high	71 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	71 FPS
medium	57 FPS	57 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	35 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	105 FPS	141 FPS
medium	80 FPS	113 FPS
high	70 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	106 FPS
medium	65 FPS	85 FPS
high	58 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	71 FPS
medium	42 FPS	55 FPS
high	33 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470 and Radeon Pro 555

GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

Radeon Pro 555

The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
G3D Mark Score	3,145	3,141
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	448	768+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	1.306 TFLOPS+20%
ROPs	40+150%	16
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	896 KB+367%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	1 MB+59%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 470 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 555 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 555 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro 555 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
VRAM Capacity	1.25 GB	2 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	1 MB+59%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 96.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon Pro 555
TDP	215W	75W-65%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	93	—
Perf/Watt	14.6	41.9+187%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro 555 costs 100+% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).