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    GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon R9 M470X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 M470X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 M470X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon R9 M470X is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Radeon R9 M470X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R9 M470X here:

    Radeon R9 M470X Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB Radeon R9 M470X
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • Radeon R9 M470X has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470X - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R9 M470X - with GCN 2.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 406 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M470X.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M470X - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 2008 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M470X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 30−35 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 24−27 4−5
    4K / 2160p 14−16 −
    low / 720p 75−80 35−40
    medium / 1080p 60−65 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 177% more, than Radeon R9 M470X.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB Radeon R9 M470X
    Architecture Pascal GCN 2
    Code name GP106 Emerald
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 18 August 2016 14 May 2016
    Pipelines 1152 896
    Core clock speed 1506 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1708 MHz 1100 MHz
    Transistor count 4,400 million 2,080 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 123.0 61.60
    Floating-point performance 3,935 gflops 1,971 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 96 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.3
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.0
    Vulkan + 1.2.131
    CUDA 6.1
    Laptop size large
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 19 Mh/s
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