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AMD Radeon RX 470

AMD Radeon RX 470

Graphics Processor

Ellesmere

Cores

2048

TMUs

128

ROPs

32

About the AMD Radeon RX 470

The AMD Radeon RX 470 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 4 GB of memory size, 2048 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 470 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Ellesmere graphics processor, 2048 cores, 128 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 470 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Ellesmere

Cores

2048

TMUs

128

ROPs

32

Memory Size

4 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameEllesmere
GPU VariantPolaris 10 PRO(215-0876204)
ArchitectureGCN 4.0
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm
Transistors5,700 million
Density24.6M / mm²
Die Size232 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1401

Graphics Card

Release DateAug 4th, 2016
GenerationArctic Islands(RX 400)
PredecessorPirate Islands
SuccessorPolaris
ProductionActive
Launch Price179 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews46 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock926 MHz
Boost Clock1206 MHz
Memory Clock1650 MHz6.6 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth211.2 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2048
TMUs128
ROPs32
Compute Units32
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache2 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate38.59 GPixel/s
Texture Rate154.4 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)4.940 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)4.940 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)308.7 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length240 mm9.4 inches
Height95 mm3.7 inches
Width35 mm1.4 inches
TDP120 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.0b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board NumberC940, 109-D00947-00_02

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.7

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50901118%
GeForce RTX 4090853%
GeForce RTX 5080737%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER658%
GeForce RTX 4080652%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX652%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti643%
Radeon RX 9070 XT614%
Radeon RX 7900 XT561%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti551%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER551%
Radeon RX 9070550%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti504%
GeForce RTX 5070499%
GeForce RTX 3090492%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti485%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER470%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE462%
Radeon RX 6950 XT455%
GeForce RTX 4070449%
Radeon RX 6900 XT444%
GeForce RTX 3080437%
Radeon RX 7800 XT436%
Radeon RX 6800 XT420%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB390%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB388%
Radeon RX 7700 XT382%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB370%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti370%
Radeon RX 6800357%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB350%
GeForce RTX 3070346%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti343%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB341%
GeForce RTX 5060336%
Radeon RX 6750 XT328%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti303%
Radeon RX 6700 XT297%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER276%
Radeon RX 7600 XT274%
GeForce RTX 4060273%
Arc B580273%
GeForce RTX 5050266%
GeForce RTX 2080264%
Radeon RX 6650 XT258%
Radeon RX 7600257%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER245%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti242%
Arc A770242%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB233%
Radeon RX 6600 XT230%
Radeon VII229%
Arc A750225%
Radeon RX 5700 XT220%
GeForce RTX 2070217%
Radeon RX 6600207%
Arc A580201%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER201%
Radeon RX Vega 64192%
GeForce RTX 2060186%
Radeon RX 5700185%
GeForce GTX 1080182%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti178%
Radeon RX 5600 XT176%
Radeon RX Vega 56168%
GeForce GTX 1070162%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER153%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti153%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti145%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB144%
Radeon R9 FURY X142%
GeForce GTX 1660141%
Radeon RX 590133%
Radeon R9 FURY130%
GeForce GTX 980128%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER127%
Radeon RX 6500 XT125%
Radeon RX 5500 XT124%
Radeon RX 580123%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB120%
Radeon R9 390X118%
GeForce GTX 690117%
Radeon RX 480116%
Radeon HD 7990115%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti113%
GeForce GTX 970110%
Radeon R9 290X110%
Radeon R9 390108%
Radeon RX 570107%
Radeon R9 290101%
Radeon RX 470Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 165094%
Radeon RX 640092%
Arc A38091%
GeForce GTX 78091%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition82%
GeForce GTX 59082%
Radeon R9 280X81%
Radeon HD 699079%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti75%
GeForce GTX 68073%
Radeon R9 38073%
Radeon HD 797073%
GeForce GTX 77073%
Radeon R9 28572%
GeForce GTX 96070%
GeForce GTX 67068%
Radeon HD 597061%
GeForce GTX 163061%
Radeon HD 795060%
GeForce GTX 105060%
GeForce GTX 76060%
GeForce GTX 58060%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti59%
Radeon R9 270X59%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition57%
GeForce GTX 95057%
Radeon RX 56053%
GeForce GTX 57053%
GeForce GTX 66052%
Radeon RX 46052%
Radeon R7 37052%
Radeon HD 697050%
GeForce GTX 48048%
Radeon HD 785047%
GeForce GTX 29546%
Radeon HD 695045%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti45%
Radeon HD 4870 X244%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti44%
Radeon HD 587042%
Radeon HD 687040%
GeForce GTX 47038%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti37%
Radeon HD 585036%
GeForce GTX 28534%
Radeon HD 685033%
GeForce GTX 28031%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition31%
GeForce GTX 27531%
GeForce GT 103030%
GeForce GTX 46030%
Radeon HD 489029%
Radeon HD 679028%
Radeon HD 583027%
GeForce GTX 65025%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti25%
Radeon HD 487025%
GeForce GTX 26025%
Radeon HD 577024%
Radeon HD 775024%
Radeon HD 575021%
GeForce GTS 45020%
GeForce GTS 25020%
Radeon HD 485019%
Radeon HD 477018%
Radeon HD 483017%
Radeon HD 667017%
GeForce 9800 GT16%
GeForce GT 64015%
Radeon HD 567014%
GeForce 9600 GT14%
GeForce GT 24012%
GeForce GT 44012%
Radeon HD 467011%
Radeon HD 557010%
GeForce GT 43010%
GeForce GT 2208%
GeForce GT 5206%
Radeon HD 64506%
Radeon HD 54505%
Radeon HD 45504%
GeForce 9400 GT3%
GeForce 2102%
Radeon RX 470Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 470Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 470

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 470 features 4 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 4 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 is equipped with 2048 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 is built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 120 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 4 GB and 2048, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX 470, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 120 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX 470 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 4 GB and 2048, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX 470 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon R9 290X. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 970 is approximately 10% faster, while Radeon R9 290X is approximately 10% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 470. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 470 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX 470 graphics card.

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