GeForce GTX 470 vs GeForce GTX 980

When comparing GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 980, 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 470 and GeForce GTX 980 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 470	GeForce GTX 980
Power consumption (TDP)	215 Watt	165 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pins	2x 6-pins
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1280 MB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU)		500 Watt
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GeForce GTX 470 has 30% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 980.
GeForce GTX 470 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 980 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 470 has 1276 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 470 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 980 - with Maxwell.
GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980 - by 28 nm process technology.
GeForce GTX 980 is 1 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 470.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 470 is 1667 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	55−60
ultra / 1080p	10−11	35−40
QHD / 1440p	4−5	30−35
4K / 2160p	4−5	18−20
low / 720p	30−35	80−85
medium / 1080p	21−24	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 226% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p	24−27	85−90
ultra / 1080p	21−24	75−80
QHD / 1440p	9−10	60−65
4K / 2160p	6−7	30−35
low / 720p	55−60	140−150
medium / 1080p	30−33	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Battlefield 5 is 232% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	−
GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 980 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	220−230	250−260
medium / 768p	180−190	230−240
ultra / 1080p	100−110	−
QHD / 1440p	60−65	150−160
4K / 2160p	30−35	100−110
high / 768p	150−160	220−230
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 47% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p	55−60	70−75
ultra / 1080p	40−45	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 19% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p	110−120	120−130
medium / 768p	95−100	110−120
ultra / 1080p	65−70	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Dota 2 is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p	18−20	70−75
ultra / 1080p	18−20	65−70
QHD / 1440p	16−18	45−50
4K / 2160p	6−7	24−27
low / 720p	40−45	100−110
medium / 1080p	21−24	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Far Cry 5 is 209% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p	27−30	100−110
ultra / 1080p	21−24	80−85
QHD / 1440p	16−18	50−55
4K / 2160p	−	21−24
low / 720p	100−110	230−240
medium / 1080p	55−60	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Fortnite is 173% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p	27−30	95−100
ultra / 1080p	21−24	75−80
QHD / 1440p	10−11	55−60
4K / 2160p	10−11	35−40
low / 720p	55−60	140−150
medium / 1080p	30−35	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Forza Horizon 4 is 218% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p	90−95	160−170
medium / 768p	80−85	150−160
high / 1080p	30−35	100−110
ultra / 1080p	12−14	55−60
QHD / 1440p	4−5	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Grand Theft Auto V is 135% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p	10−11	40−45
ultra / 1080p	8−9	35−40
QHD / 1440p	−	27−30
4K / 2160p	3−4	16−18
low / 720p	30−35	100−110
medium / 1080p	14−16	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Metro Exodus is 271% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p	110−120	120−130
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p	24−27	90−95
ultra / 1080p	18−20	65−70
4K / 2160p	−	18−20
low / 720p	60−65	130−140
medium / 1080p	24−27	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 203% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
high / 1080p	14−16	40−45
ultra / 1080p	10−11	27−30
QHD / 1440p	0−1	21−24
4K / 2160p	−	14−16
low / 720p	30−35	100−110
medium / 1080p	16−18	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 227% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p	60−65	210−220
medium / 768p	35−40	140−150
high / 1080p	21−24	80−85
ultra / 1080p	12−14	45−50
4K / 2160p	8−9	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 271% more, than GeForce GTX 470.
low / 768p	100−110	140−150
medium / 768p	60−65	−
ultra / 1080p	35−40	70−75
high / 768p	55−60	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980 in World of Tanks is 52% more, than GeForce GTX 470.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 470	GeForce GTX 980
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Code name	GF100	GM204
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	12 April 2010	19 September 2014
Pipelines	448	2048
Core clock speed	1215 MHz
Boost Clock		1216 MHz
Transistor count	3,100 million	5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	34.0 billion/sec	144 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,088.6 gflops	4,981 gflops
Length	9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)	10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	320 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1674 MHz (3348 data rate)	7.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth	133.9 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
G-SYNC support		+
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.4
OpenGL	4.2	4.5
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)		0.54 kh/s
CUDA cores	448	2048
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	+	4 displays
HDMI	+	+
HDCP		+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	97 Mh/s	579 Mh/s
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support		+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder		+
Optimus		+
Decred / DCR (Decred)		1.74 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		20.28 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)		312.12 Sol/s
GameStream		+
GeForce ShadowPlay		+
GPU Boost		2.0
GameWorks		+
BatteryBoost		+
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GeForce GTX 470 vs GeForce GTX 980

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