GeForce GTX 470M SLI vs Radeon RX 550X

When choosing between GeForce GTX 470M SLI and Radeon RX 550X, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 470M SLI and Radeon RX 550X.

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Radeon RX 550X

GeForce GTX 470M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 470M SLI 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 GeForce GTX 470M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 470M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	Radeon RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP)		50 Watt
Interface		PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors		None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount		4 GB
Display Connectors		1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 470M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 470M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 565 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M SLI.
GeForce GTX 470M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 4750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	10−11
ultra / 1080p	9−10	6−7
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	21−24
medium / 1080p	20−22	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
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	27−30	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 50% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 470M SLI and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	210−220	170−180
medium / 768p	180−190	140−150
ultra / 1080p	100−110	70−75
QHD / 1440p	55−60	40−45
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−33
high / 768p	140−150	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 29% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
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 470M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	110−120	90−95
medium / 768p	95−100	75−80
ultra / 1080p	65−70	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Dota 2 is 29% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	18−20	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	10−12
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	4−5
low / 720p	40−45	27−30
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	20−22	14−16
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	100−110	75−80
medium / 1080p	55−60	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Fortnite is 40% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
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	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 57% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
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 470M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 44% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	10−11	6−7
ultra / 1080p	8−9	5−6
4K / 2160p	3−4	1−2
low / 720p	30−35	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
high / 1080p	21−24	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 470M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 33% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
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 470M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 38% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	55−60	35−40
medium / 768p	35−40	21−24
high / 1080p	20−22	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
4K / 2160p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 58% more, than Radeon RX 550X.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	35−40	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in World of Tanks is 20% more, than Radeon RX 550X.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 470M SLI	Radeon RX 550X
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Code name	N11E-GT	Lexa
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	1 November 2010	16 December 2018
Pipelines	576	512
Core clock speed	535 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost Clock		1183 MHz
Transistor count		2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate		37.86
Floating-point performance		1,211 gflops
Length		145 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1250 MHz	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth		96 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0	12 (12_0)
Shader Model		6.4
OpenGL		4.6
OpenCL		2.0
Vulkan		1.2.131
Laptop size	large
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GeForce GTX 470M SLI vs Radeon RX 550X

GeForce GTX 470M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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