AMD Radeon RX 470 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
The Radeon RX 470 has 28% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 470 has 7% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 470 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $179. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Ellesmere) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 470 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,650 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 211.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 470 includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 926 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,206 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 470 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 470 has the 143rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.58% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 17,624.5 score and $179 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 98.46. This is the 26th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2019 with a MSRP of $149. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU117) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1650 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,001 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 128.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 1650 includes 896 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,485 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,665 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 56 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1650 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1650 has the 169th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 13,759 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 92.34. This is the 34th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2016 | Q2 2019 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $179 | $149 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 6 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 55.5 | +874% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 5.7 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 2.86 | -89% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 26.14 | |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 470 has 28% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 470 is ranked 143rd with a score of 17,624.5, and the GeForce GTX 1650 is ranked 169th with a score of 13,759.
The Radeon RX 470 has 7% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 470 is ranked 26th with a performance per dollar of 98.46, and the GeForce GTX 1650 is ranked 34th with a performance per dollar of 92.34.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | -0% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | -11% |
| Arc A380 | 13,892 | -21% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,759 | -22% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -31% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -39% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.18 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | -3% |
| Arc A380 | 93.23 | -5% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 92.34 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 78.63 | -20% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,624 (+2.81%) | 3,525 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,756 | 3,903 (+3.91%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 68,475 (+26.34%) | 54,198 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 11,884.5 (+25.62%) | 9,460.5 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 44,728 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,831.5 | 14,069 (+1.72%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 174.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,952 (+0.84%) | 7,886 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 718 (+27.08%) | 565 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Ellesmere | TU117 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 5,700 million | 4,700 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211.2 Gb/s | 128.1 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,001 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 120 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,048 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 896 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 32 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 56 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 926 MHz | 1,485 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,206 MHz | 1,665 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 38.59 GPixel/s | 53.28 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 154.4 GTexel/s | 93.24 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.94 TFLOPS | 2.98 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 308.7 GFLOPS | 93.24 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.