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ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£190VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):120 W

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 15 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

40%

4.5

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

4.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 87% of graphics cards
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

44%

2.3

Performance

24%

3.7

Memory

12%

9.1

Power

11%

7.4

Features

5%

8.2

Design

4%

7.0

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 90%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (15)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 51%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £190
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470

Based on 10 · 5

Reviewers love its quiet, cool running and handy fan headers, but split on performance and dislike the memory.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470

Based on 223 owners sharing their experience in online comments

49%positive22%mixed29%negative

Strong gaming performance is the card’s biggest strength, while heat, driver trouble, and instability are common frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Under full gaming load the GPU often reaches 78 to 90°C, and the fan can get loud. Undervolting or a different BIOS helped some owners.19
  • In demanding games such as GTA V and Elden Ring, owners report only 18 to 40 frames per second, often with older CPUs.11
  • Some cards sometimes show artifacts or green lines in games, and owners suspect worn memory or power parts.5
  • Some cards drop from about 1220 MHz to 300 to 500 MHz under load, and one stayed locked at 300 MHz despite BIOS changes.4
  • Installing drivers can cause a black screen, especially on cards with a modified BIOS; one owner had to reinstall Windows.4
  • Games can stutter, freeze or crash, and some owners say a modified mining-card BIOS caused it.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

44%

2.3

Performance

24%

3.7

Memory

12%

9.1

Power

11%

7.4

Features

5%

8.2

Design

4%

7.0

Connectivity

4.5
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
3,500 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 3,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 92% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
7,933 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 7,933 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 89% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,062 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 3,062 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 89.8% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
4.94 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 4.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 87.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
211.2 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 211.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 86.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
6,600 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 6,600 MHz, which is slower than that of 93.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
5120x2880
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 5120x2880, which is lower than that of 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal to 8.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
21.6 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 21.6 Gbps, which is faster than on 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to 2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
120 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 82.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
120 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 120 W under peak load, which is lower than 85.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
450 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 84% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
145 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 145 W, which is lower than that of 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
120 W
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What reviewers say
Size
242x 129x 35 mm
Length
242 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 242 mm long, which is shorter than 72.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Height
129 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 129 mm tall, which is taller than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
640 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 640 g, which is lighter than 84.2% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of Graphics cards.
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ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 40.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    242 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 51% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (15)
    10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 51% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (15)
    10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 2.74x cheaper
    ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £520).
    £190 vs £520
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 34.1% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (145 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    145 W vs 220 W
  • 7 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    60 °C vs 67 °C
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 40.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    242 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 50.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,250 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,250 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 51.8% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (926 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    926 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 42.3% lower sentiment score
    4.5 vs 7.8
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (7.14 vs 7.4).
    7.14 vs 7.41
  • 50.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,250 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,250 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 51.8% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (926 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    926 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 76.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (38.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    38.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 59.2% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (154.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    154.4 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    32 vs 64
  • 78.1% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.9 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    4.94 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 7 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    August 2016
    2016 vs 2023
  • 65% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (7,933 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    7,933 points vs 22,638 points
  • 76.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (3,500 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    3,500 points vs 14,779 points
  • 74.6% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3,062 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    3,062 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 83.3% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card 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.
    4.94 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    2,048 vs 4,352
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 65.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    6,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 52.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (211.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    211.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    16 KB vs 128 KB
  • 5.7% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    1,650 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    14 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3).
    2.1 vs 3
  • 75.1% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    5,700 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Lower display resolution
    This graphics card supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (5120x2880 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
    5120x2880 vs 7680x4320
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (129 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    129 mm vs 125 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
UFD Tech
≈ estimated
04/11/2016
Hands-on review · cooling, power and frame rate tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 is a good card, but it's hard to recommend over the RX 480 at similar prices.
8.0
GLOCO
≈ estimated
14/09/2016
Unboxing and benchmark review · four game tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 is a budget mid-range card that runs popular games well, with some monitor compatibility caveats.
9.0
BuriedONE
≈ estimated
13/03/2017
Mining performance review · noise, cooling and hash rate tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 is a very quiet, efficient miner with a BIOS mod, but stock memory versions may be weak.
9.0
GeekaWhat
≈ estimated
01/09/2016
Hands-on review · game benchmarks, VR test and fan noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 is a quiet, well-built card that performs very capably, with one gripe about its two DVI ports.
6.0
K1ngHobz
≈ estimated
17/08/2016
Unboxing and showcase · software modes and lighting check
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 has lighting that is not the best, and its fan header did not seem to work during testing.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
04/08/2016
Review · Polaris mid-range card
Verdict
The ASUS Radeon RX 470 STRIX OC is a Polaris card with fans that stop at idle and a 1270 MHz boost, but it has fewer shaders than the RX 480.
8.0
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
04/08/2016
Review · Quiet Strix card
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is a very quiet, compact 4GB card with a GPU-controlled fan header for extra case cooling.
8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
12/09/2016
Review · 1080p gaming card
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 04G is a quiet, capable 1080p card with a factory overclock, though it falls short for VR gaming.
8.0
goldfries.com
≈ estimated
21/11/2016
Review · 1080p test results
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is a cool, low-power 1080p card that clearly beats the GTX 1050 Ti but trails the GTX 1060 AMP in every test.
6.0
criticalhit.net
≈ estimated
07/02/2017
Review · Clock throttling test
Verdict
The ASUS Strix OC RX 470 is a quiet 1080p card whose clock speeds fail to hold 1270 MHz, so it trails the GTX 1060 3GB in most games.
6.0
gameswelt.de
≈ estimated
13/08/2016
Full HD gaming · Mid-range card
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 OC is an efficient, cool card for 1080p gaming, but it is hard to justify next to the faster RX 480.
8.1
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
06/09/2016
Hands-on · Cooling and overclock
Verdict
The ASUS Strix RX 470 is a quiet Polaris card that overclocks to 1335 MHz on one 6-pin connector, though its memory would not go faster.
6.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
08/08/2016
Full review · Mid-range Polaris
Verdict
The ASUS Strix RX 470 is a quiet, efficient mid-range card that runs Vulkan and DirectX 12 games well but trails the RX 480 slightly.
9.0
razorman.net
≈ estimated
22/03/2017
Review · 1080p and 1440p gaming
Verdict
The ASUS Strix Gaming RX 470 matches the GTX 1060 in games at 1080p and 1440p, running cool and quiet, but trails it slightly in synthetic tests.
7.0
pc-gaming.it
≈ estimated
11/12/2016
Review · 1080p Polaris card
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 suits 1080p gaming and 1440p with compromises, though its 4GB memory and aggressive fan profile hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470

  • Excellent value for money, offering high-quality 1080p gaming at an affordable price point
  • Efficient and quiet cooling system with fans that stop completely during idle periods
  • Sleek design featuring customizable Aura RGB lighting and a 4-pin GPU-controlled fan header
  • Capable of solid frame rates in AAA titles at 1080p, and even entry-level VR with a slight overclock
  • Factory overclocked out of the box for immediate performance gains over reference models

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470

  • Lack of a protective metal backplate, which is common on more premium Strix models
  • Underwhelming VR performance, often rated as 'Capable' rather than 'Ready' for high-end headsets
  • Noticeable coil whine reported by some users during heavy benchmarking
  • Overaggressive default fan profiles can lead to excessive noise unless manually adjusted
  • Strong competition from 4GB RX 480 models which offer better performance for a very small price increase

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 is a mid-range graphics card based on the 14nm Polaris architecture, featuring 2048 stream processors, 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM on a 256-bit bus, and an overclocked boost clock of up to 1270 MHz in OC mode. Its main characteristics include the DirectCU II cooling system with dual patented wing-blade 0dB fans for silent operation at low loads, Aura RGB lighting for customisation, and a 4-pin FanConnect header to sync case fans with GPU temperatures. Key pros include strong 1080p gaming performance, a power-efficient 120W TDP requiring only a single 6-pin connector, and high-quality Super Alloy Power II components. However, notable cons include its relatively high noise levels under heavy load due to aggressive fan profiles, the absence of a protective backplate, and reported audible coil whine during intensive benchmarks.

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