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  • Avg. price: ~£190
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W

AMD Radeon RX 470 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.4

Performance

24.0%

3.6

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

7.8

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 470 is a mid-range graphics card built on the 14nm FinFET Polaris architecture, featuring 2,048 stream processors, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. It operates with a base clock of 926 MHz, a boost clock of 1206 MHz, and is typically equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 211 GB/s. Main pros include its exceptional 1080p gaming performance, often reaching 60 FPS in modern titles at high settings, and its high power efficiency with a TDP of just 120W. However, cons include a relatively small performance gap compared to the slightly more expensive RX 480 and potential VRAM limitations in modern open-world games that demand more than 4 GB for ultra textures.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 470

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.3
AMD Radeon RX 470 has a technical score of 4.28 points, which is lower than that of 86.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon RX 470 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

5.9
AMD Radeon RX 470 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 83.9% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

8,092 points
AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 8092 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 59.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

4.94 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 470 delivers 4.94 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 90.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
AMD Radeon RX 470 has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
AMD Radeon RX 470 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
AMD Radeon RX 470 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

211 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 470 reaches 211 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 86.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD Radeon RX 470 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon RX 470 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon RX 470 supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.5
AMD Radeon RX 470 supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 470 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
AMD Radeon RX 470 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AMD Radeon RX 470 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

120 W
AMD Radeon RX 470 has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

120 W
AMD Radeon RX 470 draws 120 W under peak load, which is lower than 84.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

450 W
AMD Radeon RX 470 recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

120 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

240 mm
AMD Radeon RX 470 is 240 mm long, which is shorter than 76.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

95 mm
AMD Radeon RX 470 is 95 mm tall, which is shorter than 97.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 470 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 470 vs the average graphics card

  • 44.2% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.120 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.450 W vs 650 W
  • 32 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (95 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (95 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.95 mm vs 127 mm
  • 45.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.240 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 2.79x cheaper
    AMD Radeon RX 470 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £530).
    AMD Radeon RX 470 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £530).£190 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 32 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (95 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 45.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Performance
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 51.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,206 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 51.8% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (926 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 76.6% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (38.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 59% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (154.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 78.4% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.9 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 8 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 83.3% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (4.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 78.6% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.9 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 29.1% lower PassMark score
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (8,092 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 65.3% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 52.9% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (211 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.7% slower VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,650 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No ray tracing
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    AMD Radeon RX 470 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No AI upscalers
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older encoder generation
    AMD Radeon RX 470 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3.4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • 74% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    AMD Radeon RX 470 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 36.4% higher idle power draw
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (15 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 51.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,206 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,206 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1206 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 51.8% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (926 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (926 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.926 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 2.8x larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 76.6% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (38.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (38.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.38.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 470 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 65.3% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.6600 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 59% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (154.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 470 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (154.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.154.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 470?

  • Excellent 1080p gaming performance, frequently hitting 60fps on high or ultra settings in AAA titles
  • Performance is very close to the more expensive RX 480, often within a 7-11% margin
  • Strong support for modern APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan, sometimes outperforming the NVIDIA GTX 1060 in these areas
  • Lower power consumption and cooler operation compared to the RX 480, especially in custom partner models
  • Partner cards from brands like MSI and Sapphire offer high build quality with quiet, effective cooling systems

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 470?

  • Price-to-performance positioning is awkward; often priced too close to the faster RX 480 4GB
  • Many users report noticeable coil whine, particularly at high frame rates (110+ FPS)
  • Significant performance drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p resolutions
  • Standard 4GB VRAM may be a limitation for some modern games with high-resolution textures
  • No official VR-ready certification, unlike its higher-tier sibling, the RX 480

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techspot.com
04/08/2016
AMD Radeon RX 470 Review | TechSpot

The TechSpot review identifies the AMD Radeon RX 470 as a high-value 1080p card, offering nearly 90% of the RX 480’s performance for a lower cost while significantly outperforming previous-gen cards. The ASUS Strix variant demonstrated excellent thermals (60°C) and strong overclocking, often matching stock RX 480 speeds. Conversely, its $179 price creates a narrow margin against the...Read more

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digitalfoundry.net
13/08/2016
AMD Radeon RX 470 review | Digital Foundry If you need further information regarding this specific hardware generation, would you like me to find over...

The MSI Gaming X version of the AMD Radeon RX 470 stands out as a highly capable 1080p budget graphics card that closely approaches the performance of the more expensive 4GB RX 480. Key hardware highlights include an engineered custom cooling system built on the TwinFrozr 6 design, a factory overclock that locks steady at 1244MHz, and a robust 8-pin power input that enables...Read more

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kotaku.com
07/08/2016
AMD Radeon RX 470 Review: Almost The Next Best Thing - Kotaku

The AMD Radeon RX 470 review highlights the graphics card as a highly capable and affordable sub-$200 option primarily targeting optimal 1080p gaming with playable 1440p capabilities. Architecturally, it features a minimal 11% reduction in Stream Processing Units (SPUs) and Texture Mapping Units (TMUs) compared to the more premium RX 480, while maintaining the same 32 ROPs and a...Read more

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cgmagonline.com
04/08/2016
AMD Radeon RX 470 (Hardware) Review - Comics Gaming Magazine

The CGMagazine review of the PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 470, which earned an 8/10 score, highlights the $180 card as an excellent value for mainstream gaming. It offers strong performance, a robust dual-fan cooling system, and a distinctive, albeit niche, gothic aesthetic. Key considerations include the recommendation for a 600-watt power supply to avoid potential energy...Read more

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techpowerup.com
04/08/2016
ASUS Radeon RX 470 STRIX OC 4 GB Review - TechPowerUp

The ASUS Radeon RX 470 STRIX OC 4 GB is an out-of-the-box overclocked card designed for 1080p gaming, featuring a DirectCU II cooler with a 0dB idle mode, updated display outputs, and Aura RGB lighting. The card also includes a unique 4-pin case-fan header to sync chassis cooling with the GPU, providing solid performance and features for its class. However, the card is severely...Read more

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kitguru.net
09/08/2016
MSI RX 470 Gaming X 8G Review - KitGuru

The MSI RX 470 Gaming X 8G is a custom-cooled graphics card featuring a two-tone dual-fan cooler, enhanced out-of-the-box clock speeds, and 8GB of GDDR5 memory. In Gaming mode, it is clocked at 1242MHz with its memory running at 1650MHz, while its OC mode pushes the core slightly higher to 1254MHz. Structurally, the underlying Ellesmere GPU features 2,048 stream processors, 32 ROPs,...Read more

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hothardware.com
04/08/2016
AMD Radeon RX 470 Review: Polaris Gets Even More... - HotHardware

The ASUS Radeon RX 470 ROG STRIX is a highly customized version of AMD’s Polaris 10 Pro architecture, offering 2048 stream processors and 4GB of GDDR5 memory. Unlike the reference model, this card features a longer PCB with a 5 phase power array and a DirectCU II cooler utilizing dual "wing blade" fans for enhanced thermal performance. It is designed for flexibility, allowing users...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
04/08/2016
Test : Radeon RX 470, la carte idéale pour jouer en Full HD

This review evaluates the Asus Strix Radeon RX 470 OC Edition, a 4GB GDDR5 graphics card aimed at 1080p gaming based on a scaled-down Ellesmere GPU with 32 active Compute Units and 2048 stream processors. In terms of positives, the card successfully delivers solid, smooth Full HD performance with high graphical settings across major titles like Rise of the Tomb Raider, Doom, and...Read more

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hardware.fr
10/01/2017
Radeon RX 470 4 Go vs GeForce GTX 1060 3 GoGo to product viewer dialog for this item. : le test de cartes Asus, EVGA, MSI, Sapphire et XFX

This comprehensive hardware review from HardWare.fr evaluates the budget-friendly Radeon RX 470 4GB against the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB sub-€230 graphics card segment. Both GPUs are "cut-down" versions of their larger siblings (the RX 480 and GTX 1060 6GB), with AMD disabling 4 Compute Units on its Polaris 10 architecture and Nvidia turning off 1 Streaming Multiprocessor on its GP106...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
12/08/2016
Test AMD Radeon RX 470 : pour jouer en Full HD - Les Numériques

The AMD Radeon RX 470 is positioned as a well-balanced, mid-range graphics card built on the 14 nm FinFET Polaris 10 architecture, specifically designed to deliver uncompromised Full HD (1080p) gaming performance. Architecturally, it is a slightly scaled-down version of the RX 480, featuring 2048 stream processors, 128 texture units, and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit bus,...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
13/08/2016
Test MSI Radeon RX 470 Gaming X 4 Go : une carte homogène

The MSI Radeon RX 470 Gaming X 4 GB is a well-built custom graphics card that delivers stable gaming performance with an out-of-the-box factory overclock of 1254 MHz on the Polaris 10 GPU and 1675 MHz on its 4 GB of memory. In real-world gaming benchmarks, it provides a smooth Full HD experience with almost no compromises, performing within 5% of a stock reference Radeon RX 480 and...Read more

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geeknetic.es
08/08/2016
ASUS Radeon Strix RX470 [Análisis Completo en Español]

The ASUS Radeon Strix RX 470 is a mid-range graphics card built on AMD’s 14nm Polaris (GCN 4) architecture, serving as the natural successor to the R9 380. Designed to smoothly power modern virtual reality setups and handle gaming at 2K resolutions, the card features 2048 shader units, 128 texture units, 32 ROPs, and a 256-bit data bus delivering over 200GB/s of bandwidth. This...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
10/08/2016
Review: AMD Radeon RX 470 CrossFire

The El Chapuzas Informático review of an AMD Radeon RX 470 CrossFire setup highlights impressive raw performance that can exceed a single Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 and approach GTX 1080 levels in well-scaling benchmarks. This configuration, combining two 14nm Ellesmere cores for 4096 stream processors, offers strong 4K performance without the need for traditional bridge connectors....Read more

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multiplayer.it
04/08/2016
MSI Radeon RX 470 Gaming X - Recensione - Schede Video

The MSI Radeon RX 470 Gaming X is a highly capable mid-range graphics card that targets stable 60 frames per second gaming at 1080p resolution without breaking the bank. Built on AMD's 14nm Polaris 10 architecture, this custom MSI variant features 32 Compute Units, 2048 Stream Processors, a 256-bit bus, and 4GB of GDDR5 memory. It comes factory overclocked to a default boost clock...Read more

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tomshw.it
06/08/2016
Test Sapphire RX 470 Nitro e confronto con RX 470 e RX 480

The Sapphire RX 470 Nitro graphics card delivers a substantial performance boost over the standard RX 470 stock model, bringing its frames-per-second capabilities impressively close to a stock RX 480. Factory overclocked to core speeds of 1143 / 1260 MHz and paired with a memory speed of 1750 MHz, this custom variant utilizes its extra power to extract critical performance gains...Read more

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tomshw.it
04/08/2016
AMD Radeon RX 470, test con più di 25 giochi e benchmark - Tom's Hardware

The Tom's Hardware Italia review details a comprehensive benchmark of the Sapphire Radeon RX 470 (Platinum Edition), testing its capabilities across more than 25 games at Full HD (1080p) and 2K resolutions. The review relies on an updated DirectX 12 testing suite featuring titles like Rise of the Tomb Raider and Total War: Warhammer. Structurally, this specific Sapphire model leans...Read more

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tweakers.net
04/08/2016
AMD Radeon RX 470 - Foritain - Product reviews - Tweakers

In a review on Tweakers, Foritain highlights the AMD Radeon RX 470 as a top-tier, budget-friendly 1080p gaming card offering exceptional price-to-performance value, strong DirectX 12 capabilities, and efficient power usage. The card is praised for its ability to handle modern AAA titles at high settings, boasting significant overclocking potential and a solid, capable design for...Read more

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