NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 1,876% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 821% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2010 with a MSRP of $349. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF100) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 470 has 1,280 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 837 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 133.9 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 470 includes 448 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 607 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 56 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 40 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 470 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 215 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 470 has the 290th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 4,342 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 12.44. This is the 105th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $749. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 896 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 RTX 5070 Ti includes 8,960 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,452 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 280 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 280 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 70 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 5070 Ti has the 8th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 85,811 score and $749 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 114.57. This is the 18th 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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2010 | Q1 2025 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $349 | $749 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | 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 | GeForce GTX 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 331 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 280 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 251 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 240 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 184 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 109 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 139.6 | +28% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 129 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | -25% |
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 9070 | 5.84 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | +-0% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +29% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +33% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +50% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 1,876% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 470 is ranked 290th with a score of 4,342, and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is ranked 8th with a score of 85,811.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 821% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 470 is ranked 105th with a performance per dollar of 12.44, and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is ranked 18th with a performance per dollar of 114.57.
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 4080 SUPER | 87,055 | +1,905% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | +1,887% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 85,811 | +1,876% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 84,792 | +1,853% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | +1,648% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | +15% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | -3% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | -29% |
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 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | +863% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | +863% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 114.57 | +821% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 114.15 | +817% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 100.29 | +706% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | -9% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | -19% |
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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 27,555 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 24,757 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 25,757 | 291,378 (+1,031.26%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,757.5 | 70,447 (+2,454.74%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 220,554 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,718 | 65,385.5 (+1,285.87%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,140 | 32,851 (+946.21%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 416 | 1,337 (+221.39%) |
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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF100 | GB203 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 3,100 million | 45,600 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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,280 MB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 133.9 Gb/s | 896 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 837 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 320 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB | 48 MB |
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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 215 W | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b |
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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 448 | 8,960 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 14 | 70 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 56 | 280 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 40 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 280 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 70 |
| Core Clock Speed | 607 MHz | 2,295 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 2,452 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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 17.02 GPixel/s | 235.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 34.05 GTexel/s | 686.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,088.6 GFLOPS | 43.94 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 136.1 GFLOPS | 686.6 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 470 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.