GeForce GTX 470 vs Radeon HD 6850

When comparing GeForce GTX 470 and Radeon HD 6850, 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 Radeon HD 6850 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	Radeon HD 6850
Power consumption (TDP)	215 Watt	127 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pins	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1280 MB	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 470 has 69% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 6850.
Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 470 has 1279 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6850.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 470 is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 6850 - with TeraScale 2.
GeForce GTX 470 and Radeon HD 6850 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
Radeon HD 6850 is 189 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 470.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−11	5−6
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	21−24
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
high / 1080p	24−27	16−18
ultra / 1080p	21−24	14−16
QHD / 1440p	9−10	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	55−60	35−40
medium / 1080p	30−33	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Battlefield 5 is 61% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 470 and Radeon HD 6850 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	220−230	160−170
medium / 768p	180−190	130−140
ultra / 1080p	100−110	70−75
QHD / 1440p	60−65	40−45
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−33
high / 768p	150−160	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 39% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	40−45	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
low / 768p	110−120	90−95
medium / 768p	95−100	70−75
ultra / 1080p	65−70	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Dota 2 is 32% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
high / 1080p	18−20	10−12
ultra / 1080p	18−20	10−11
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	4−5
low / 720p	40−45	24−27
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
high / 1080p	27−30	18−20
ultra / 1080p	21−24	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	100−110	75−80
medium / 1080p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Fortnite is 51% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
high / 1080p	27−30	16−18
ultra / 1080p	21−24	14−16
QHD / 1440p	10−11	4−5
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	35−40
medium / 1080p	30−35	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Forza Horizon 4 is 66% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
low / 768p	90−95	65−70
medium / 768p	80−85	55−60
high / 1080p	30−35	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	8−9
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Grand Theft Auto V is 44% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
high / 1080p	10−11	6−7
ultra / 1080p	8−9	4−5
4K / 2160p	3−4	1−2
low / 720p	30−35	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
low / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	18−20	14−16
low / 720p	60−65	40−45
medium / 1080p	24−27	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 37% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	18−20
medium / 1080p	16−18	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 38% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
low / 768p	60−65	35−40
medium / 768p	35−40	21−24
high / 1080p	21−24	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	8−9
4K / 2160p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 64% more, than Radeon HD 6850.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	35−40	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in World of Tanks is 22% more, than Radeon HD 6850.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 470	Radeon HD 6850
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 2
Code name	GF100	Barts
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	12 April 2010	21 October 2010
Pipelines	448	960
Core clock speed	1215 MHz
Transistor count	3,100 million	1,700 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	34.0 billion/sec	37.20
Floating-point performance	1,088.6 gflops	1,488.0 gflops
Length	9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)	198 mm
Memory bus width	320 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1674 MHz (3348 data rate)
Memory bandwidth	133.9 GB/s	128.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.0
OpenGL	4.2	4.4
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	448
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0	AGP
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	97 Mh/s	139 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
Design		reference
CrossFire		+
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GeForce GTX 470 vs Radeon HD 6850

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