Radeon HD 8790M vs Radeon R9 M470X
When comparing Radeon HD 8790M 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 Radeon HD 8790M and Radeon R9 M470X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 8790M and Radeon R9 M470X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon HD 8790M and Radeon R9 M470X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 HD 8790M or Radeon R9 M470X here:
Main Specs
Radeon HD 8790M
Radeon R9 M470X
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Radeon HD 8790M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Radeon R9 M470X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon R9 M470X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon HD 8790M is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon R9 M470X - with GCN 2.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 250 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Radeon HD 8790M and Radeon R9 M470X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 1500 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
3−4
16−18
ultra / 1080p
1−2
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
6−7
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 250% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
8−9
27−30
ultra / 1080p
6−7
24−27
QHD / 1440p
0−1
7−8
4K / 2160p
−
6−7
low / 720p
21−24
55−60
medium / 1080p
9−10
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Battlefield 5 is 227% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 15% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
120−130
220−230
medium / 768p
100−110
190−200
ultra / 1080p
50−55
100−110
QHD / 1440p
24−27
65−70
4K / 2160p
−
35−40
high / 768p
75−80
150−160
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 93% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
40−45
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
75−80
110−120
medium / 768p
55−60
100−110
ultra / 1080p
30−35
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Dota 2 is 76% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
4−5
21−24
ultra / 1080p
4−5
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
1−2
6−7
low / 720p
14−16
45−50
medium / 1080p
6−7
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Far Cry 5 is 283% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
12−14
27−30
ultra / 1080p
7−8
21−24
QHD / 1440p
4−5
14−16
low / 720p
60−65
110−120
medium / 1080p
18−20
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Fortnite is 128% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
8−9
27−30
ultra / 1080p
7−8
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−11
low / 720p
21−24
60−65
medium / 1080p
10−11
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Forza Horizon 4 is 200% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
50−55
95−100
medium / 768p
−
85−90
high / 1080p
10−11
35−40
ultra / 1080p
4−5
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Grand Theft Auto V is 127% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
2−3
10−12
ultra / 1080p
0−1
8−9
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
9−10
30−35
medium / 1080p
4−5
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Metro Exodus is 280% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
85−90
110−120
high / 1080p
70−75
−
medium / 1080p
−
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Minecraft is 32% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
60−65
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 60% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
7−8
14−16
ultra / 1080p
4−5
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
30−35
medium / 1080p
8−9
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 171% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
20−22
60−65
medium / 768p
12−14
35−40
high / 1080p
7−8
21−24
ultra / 1080p
5−6
12−14
4K / 2160p
1−2
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 211% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
60−65
ultra / 1080p
18−20
35−40
high / 768p
30−35
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in World of Tanks is 47% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Full Specs
Radeon HD 8790M
Radeon R9 M470X
Architecture
GCN
GCN 2
Code name
Mars XTX
Emerald
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
16 November 2012
14 May 2016
Pipelines
384
896
Core clock speed
850 MHz
1100 MHz
Boost Clock
900 MHz
1100 MHz
Transistor count
950 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
21.60
61.60
Floating-point performance
691.2 gflops
1,971 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4500 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
64 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
5.1
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2.131
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
80 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
large
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