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.

Overview

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.

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 Radeon R9 M470X

#660

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

106%

#661

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

105%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

105%

#663

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

104%

#664

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

104%

#665

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

104%

#666

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

103%

#667

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

103%

#668

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

103%

#669

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

101%

#670

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

101%

#671

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

101%

#672

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

101%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

101%

#674

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#675

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#676

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#677

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#678

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#679

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

#680

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#681

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

96%

#682

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#683

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

94%

#684

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#685

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

#686

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#687

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

#688

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

90%

#689

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

89%

#690

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R9 M470X across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 M470X specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M470X scores 3,244 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) architecture (codename: Emerald), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 896 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 56 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.971 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1100 MHz from a base of 1000 MHz.

Specification	Radeon R9 M470X
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	3,244
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Emerald
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	896
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	56
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1100 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.971 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	61.60 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	2,080 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#563

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M470X is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R9 M470X
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	224 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R9 M470X supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

Specification	Radeon R9 M470X
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported

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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M470X draws 75W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile.

Specification	Radeon R9 M470X
TDPPower consumption under load	75W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Mobile

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $350, the Radeon R9 M470X delivers 9 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #563 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R9 M470X
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$350
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$350
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#563
Release Date	May 15 2016
Release Year	2016