Sapphire Radeon RX 470
MSI Radeon RX 580
Comparision Sapphire Radeon RX 470 vs MSI Radeon RX 580
Grade
Sapphire Radeon RX 470
MSI Radeon RX 580
Performance
5
6
Memory
3
4
General information
5
7
Functions
8
8
Benchmark tests
3
3
Ports
4
4
Top specs and features
- Passmark score
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Passmark score
Sapphire Radeon RX 470: 7868
MSI Radeon RX 580: 8932
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
Sapphire Radeon RX 470: 67307
MSI Radeon RX 580: 83211
3DMark Fire Strike Score
Sapphire Radeon RX 470: 9345
MSI Radeon RX 580: 12087
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
Sapphire Radeon RX 470: 11682
MSI Radeon RX 580: 14044
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Sapphire Radeon RX 470: 17325
MSI Radeon RX 580: 19437
Description
The Sapphire Radeon RX 470 video card is based on the Polaris architecture. MSI Radeon RX 580 on the GCN 4.0 architecture. The first has 5700 million transistors. The second is 5700 million. Sapphire Radeon RX 470 has a transistor size of 14 nm versus 14.
The base clock speed of the first video card is 926 MHz versus 1257 MHz for the second.
Let's move on to memory. Sapphire Radeon RX 470 has 4 GB. MSI Radeon RX 580 has 4 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 224 Gb/s versus 256 Gb/s of the second.
FLOPS of Sapphire Radeon RX 470 is 4.93. At MSI Radeon RX 580 6.06.
Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, Sapphire Radeon RX 470 scored 7868 points. And here is the second card 8932 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 11682 points. Second 14044 points.
In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is PCIe 3.0 x16. Video card Sapphire Radeon RX 470 has Directx version 12. Video card MSI Radeon RX 580 -- Directx version - 12.
Regarding cooling, Sapphire Radeon RX 470 has 120W heat dissipation requirements versus 150W for MSI Radeon RX 580.
Why MSI Radeon RX 580 is better than Sapphire Radeon RX 470
- 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 374194 против 351890 , more on 6%
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 vs MSI Radeon RX 580: highlights
Sapphire Radeon RX 470
MSI Radeon RX 580
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
926 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1257 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1750 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
2000 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
4.93 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
6.06 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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4 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components.
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16
Average:
16
Average:
L1 cache size
The amount of L1 cache in video cards is usually small and is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). It is designed to temporarily store the most active and frequently used data and instructions, allowing the graphics card to access them faster and reduce delays in graphics operations.
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16
There is no data
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
38.9 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
42.9 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications.
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32
Average: 56.8
32
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks.
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2048
Average:
2304
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations.
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2000
2000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1216 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
1340 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
155.6 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
193 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Polaris
GCN 4.0
GPU name
Polaris 10 Pro
Polaris 20
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
224 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
256 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better.
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7000 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
8000 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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4 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
5
Average: 4.9
5
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card.
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256 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities.
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232
Average: 356.7
232
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features.
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Arctic Islands
Polaris
Manufacturer
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed
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120 W
Average: 160 W
150 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
14 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
14 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
5700 million
Average: 7150 million
5700 million
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance.
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3
Average: 3
3
Average: 3
Width
242 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
243 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
111.5 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
111 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements.
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4.5
Average:
4.5
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
Average: 11.4
12
Average: 11.4
Supports FreeSync technology
FreeSync technology in AMD graphics cards is an adaptive frame synchronization that reduces or eliminates tearing and stuttering (jerking) during gameplay.
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Available
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Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.4
Average: 5.9
6.4
Average: 5.9
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas.
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7868
Average: 7628.6
8932
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
67307
Average: 80042.3
83211
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
9345
Average: 12463
12087
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios.
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11682
Average: 11859.1
14044
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
17325
Average: 18799.9
19437
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
374194
Average: 372425.7
351890
Average: 372425.7
Ports
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2
Average: 1.9
2
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
3
Average: 2.2
3
Average: 2.2
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
Average: 1.1
1
Average: 1.1
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available
FAQ
How does the Sapphire Radeon RX 470 processor perform in benchmarks?
Passmark Sapphire Radeon RX 470 scored 7868 points. The second video card scored 8932 points in Passmark.
What FLOPS do video cards have?
FLOPS Sapphire Radeon RX 470 is 4.93 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 6.06 TFLOPS.
What power consumption?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 120 Watt. MSI Radeon RX 580 150 Watt.
How fast are Sapphire Radeon RX 470 and MSI Radeon RX 580?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 operates at 926 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1216 MHz. The clock base frequency of MSI Radeon RX 580 reaches 1257 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1340 MHz.
What kind of memory do graphics cards have?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 supports GDDR5. Installed 4 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 224 GB/s. MSI Radeon RX 580 works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 224 GB/s.
How many HDMI connectors do they have?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 has 1 HDMI outputs. MSI Radeon RX 580 is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.
What power connectors are used?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 uses There is no data. MSI Radeon RX 580 is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What architecture are video cards based on?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 is built on Polaris. MSI Radeon RX 580 uses the GCN 4.0 architecture.
What graphics processor is being used?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 is equipped with Polaris 10 Pro. MSI Radeon RX 580 is set to Polaris 20.
How many PCIe lanes
The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. MSI Radeon RX 580 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.
How many transistors?
Sapphire Radeon RX 470 has 5700 million transistors. MSI Radeon RX 580 has 5700 million transistors
