AMD Radeon RX 470
The Radeon RX 470 has 17% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon RX 470 has 61% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU
The Radeon RX 470 is a desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q3 2016 with a suggested retail price of $179. Its Ellesmere chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 4.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,650 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 211.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RX 470 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 120 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 300 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon RX 470 has the 124th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.80% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,624.5 score and $179 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 98.46. This is the 16th 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $179 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
F1 2020 | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 74 FPS | $2.43 CPF |
| QHD - 1440p | 53 FPS | $3.35 CPF |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Compare the average frame rate (FPS) in with similar GPUs. Higher FPS leads to smoother gaming experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 71 | +33% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 67 | +25% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 65 | +22% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 65 | +22% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 59 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 53.4 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 42.9 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 32.3 | -40% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Compare the average cost per frame in with similar GPUs. A lower cost per frame translates to more performance for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 3.1 | -7% |
| Arc A750 | 3.13 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 3.23 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 3.27 | -2% |
| Arc A770 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 3.35 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 3.47 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 3.74 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 3.9 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 3.92 | +17% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 470 has 17% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon RX 470 is ranked 124th with a score of 17,624.5.
The Radeon RX 470 has 61% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The Radeon RX 470 is ranked 16th with a performance per dollar of 98.46.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | +11% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,218 | +3% |
| 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 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | -1% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | -2% |
Compare Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | +28% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.58 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.49 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.99 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 91.58 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | -12% |
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,624 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,756 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 68,475 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 11,884.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,831.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 8,015 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 737 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Ellesmere |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 5,700 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 120 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,650 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,048 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 926 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,206 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 38.59 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 154.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.94 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 308.7 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.