NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 768% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 333% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2017 with a suggested retail price of $699. Its GP102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 11 GB of GDDR5X VRAM. Its 1,376 MHz memory clock and 352 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 484.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The GTX 1080 Ti is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 250 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has the 46th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 35.90% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 37,671.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 53.89. This is the 62nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 GPU
The GeForce GTX 470 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2010 with a suggested retail price of $349. Its GF100 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 1,280 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 837 MHz memory clock and 320 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 133.9 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The GTX 470 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 215 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 550 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce GTX 470 has the 263rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 4,342 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 12.44. This is the 92nd 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 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2017 | Q1 2010 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $699 | $349 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| 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
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 60 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 37 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 16 FPS | -- |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 27.6 | +69% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 24.6 | +51% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 24.3 | +49% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 19.3 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 16.3 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 15.7 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 15.6 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 13.7 | -16% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 13.6 | -17% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 24.19 | -44% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 25.47 | -41% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 25.58 | -40% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 27.82 | -35% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 28.77 | -33% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 42.88 | |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 54.45 | +27% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 768% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 46th with a score of 37,671.5, and the GeForce GTX 470 is ranked 263rd with a score of 4,342.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 333% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 62nd with a performance per dollar of 53.89, and the GeForce GTX 470 is ranked 92nd with a performance per dollar of 12.44.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 38,191 | +1% |
| Radeon VII | 37,881 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | |
| Arc A750 | 37,288 | -1% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 35,995 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -87% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | -87% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | -88% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | -89% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | -92% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +7% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 53.89 | |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -12% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -74% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -76% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | -77% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | -79% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | -81% |
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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 9,401 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 8,684.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 142,490 (+453.21%) | 25,757 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,564 (+899.6%) | 2,757.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 24,935 (+428.51%) | 4,718 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 160 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 18,561 (+497.39%) | 3,107 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 924 (+124.27%) | 412 |
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 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GP102 | GF100 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi |
| Process Size | 16 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 11,800 million | 3,100 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 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 11 GB | 1,280 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 484.4 Gb/s | 133.9 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,376 MHz | 837 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 352 bit | 320 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2.75 MB | 640 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 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 215 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a |
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 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 448 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 28 | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 224 | 56 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 88 | 40 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,481 MHz | 607 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,582 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 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 139.2 GPixel/s | 17.02 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 354.4 GTexel/s | 34.05 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 11.34 TFLOPS | 1,089 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 354.4 GFLOPS | 136.1 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 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.