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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£190
  • Avg. price in US: ~$210
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W

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

4.1

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%

4.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.1

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%

2.2

Performance

24.0%

3.3

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.2

Design

4.0%

6.7

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

  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    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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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix 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.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG Strix 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%

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Connectivity & Media

4.1
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has a technical score of 4.08 points, which is lower than that of 89% 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

5.7
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 87.7% 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

N/A
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

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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

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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
ASUS ROG Strix 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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

211.2 GB/s
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 reaches 211.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 86.6% 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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

12
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 92.7% of graphics cards and equal to 7.1% of graphics cards.
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
ASUS ROG Strix 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

4.6
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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

5120x2880
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports a maximum digital resolution of 5120x2880, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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

1
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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

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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
ASUS ROG Strix 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

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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

242 mm
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is 242 mm long, which is shorter than 73% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.8% 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

129 mm
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is 129 mm tall, which is taller than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% 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
ASUS ROG Strix 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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ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 vs the average graphics card

  • 44.2% lower TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
  • 43.37 mm shorter card length
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 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

    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.242 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 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

    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 2.79x cheaper
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £530).
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £530).£190 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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.
  • 43.37 mm shorter card length
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 50% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,250 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 51.8% lower base clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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.
  • 59% lower texture rate
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 8 fewer compute units
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 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.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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.
  • Older PCIe version
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older encoder generation
    ASUS ROG Strix 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 DirectX version
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 74% fewer transistors
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Lower display resolution
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 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.
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 36.4% higher idle power draw
    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 50% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,250 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

    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,250 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1250 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 51.8% lower base clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 76.6% lower pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
  • 65.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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
    ASUS ROG Strix 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

    ASUS ROG Strix 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 ASUS ROG Strix 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 dislike about ASUS ROG Strix 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

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criticalhit.net
07/02/2017
ASUS STRIX OC RX 470 GAMING: Overclocked and Under-prepared HotHardware

Performance and Design Highlights The ASUS ROG STRIX RX 470 GAMING (OC Edition) is a budget-oriented graphics card featuring the Polaris 10 architecture with 4GB of VRAM and a factory boost overclock of 1270MHz. On the positive side, the card features a visually appealing, instantly recognisable STRIX design with customisable orange stickers and subtle RGB LED lighting. It offers a...Read more

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goldfries.com
21/11/2016
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 Graphics Card Review

The goldfries review outlines the ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 as a highly capable, entry-to-mid-range graphics card that offers excellent value for 1080p gaming. It features a DirectCU II cooling solution with Patented Wing-Blade 0dB fans and an external 4-pin GPU-controlled system fan header to optimize thermal management. In benchmark testing across multiple games, the card effortlessly...Read more

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techadvisor.com
12/09/2016
Asus ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 04G review

The Asus ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 O4G is an affordable, factory-overclocked graphics card designed specifically to deliver solid 1080p gaming performance without the steep price tag of higher-end models. Built on AMD's 14nm FinFET technology with 2,048 stream processors, this specific model features a boosted core clock speed of up to 1,270 MHz in OC mode and 4GB of GDDR5 memory. In...Read more

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

The AMD Radeon RX 470, evaluated here via the custom ASUS ROG STRIX OC Edition (4GB), serves as a more affordable entry point into AMD’s 14nm "Polaris" architecture by utilizing a slightly scaled-down Polaris 10 Pro GPU compared to the flagship RX 480. To hit its lower price point, AMD disabled two compute units—leaving 2048 stream processors active—and reduced the base and boost...Read more

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techpowerup.com
04/08/2016
ASUS Radeon RX 470 STRIX OC 4 GBGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Review

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS Radeon RX 470 STRIX OC 4 GB highlights the card as an excellent 1080p gaming solution, delivering performance just 10% behind the reference RX 480 thanks to a 1270 MHz factory overclock. Key pros include the customizable Aura RGB lighting, the innovative FanConnect header for synced case cooling, and a 0 dB idle fan feature. However, the review...Read more

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extreme.pcgameshardware.de
16/11/2016
Grafikkarten-Dauertest Teil 3: Asus RX 470 Strix versus GTX 960 ComputerBase

This review outlines a long-term graphics card upgrade test where a user swapped an older Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 for an Asus Radeon RX 470 Strix OC in a personal gaming rig. A key benefit highlighted is the significant, reall-world upgrade in GPU performance across the vast majority of modern video games, allowing the system to run smoother at higher visual settings. Additionally,...Read more

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

The Asus ROG Strix RX 470 OC Edition (4GB) is reviewed as a highly capable graphics card specifically tailored for fluid Full HD (1080p) gaming across modern titles. Built on AMD’s Ellesmere Polaris architecture, it is effectively a slightly scaled-down RX 480 with 32 Compute Units instead of 36, and 2048 stream processors. While its theoretical boost clock is set to 1270 MHz,...Read more

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

The ASUS Radeon Strix RX470 is a mid-range graphics card featuring AMD’s Polaris architecture (GCN 4) built on a 14nm FinFET process, serving as the natural successor to the R9 380. It is equipped with 2048 shader units, 128 texture units, 32 ROPs, a 256-bit data bus, and factory-overclocked capabilities with a gaming mode at 1206MHz and an OC mode reaching 1226MHz. On the positive...Read more

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pc-gaming.it
11/12/2016
ASUS Radeon RX 470 STRIX 4 GB - Recensione | PC-Gaming.it

The PC-Gaming.it review highlights the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 4GB as a capable 1080p card based on AMD’s Polaris architecture, featuring robust DirectX 12/Vulkan support, Aura RGB lighting, and a unique 4-pin fan header. Pros include its solid performance for the target resolution, efficient DirectCU II cooling, and appealing aesthetics. However, the 4GB GDDR5 VRAM poses a...Read more

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hardware.info
22/05/2017
AMD Radeon RX 570Go to product viewer dialog for this item. & RX 580Go to product viewer dialog for this item. round-up: Polaris update - ASUS (Articl...

The Hardware Info review provides an in-depth analysis of the refreshed Polaris 20-based AMD Radeon RX 570 and RX 580 graphics cards, focusing heavily on custom partner designs from ASUS. The reviewer notes that the ASUS Radeon RX 570 Strix OC (4GB) relies on a recycled RX 470 cooler layout, utilizing a dual-slot footprint with modest RGB customization limited to a top logo, and a...Read more

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