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MSI RX 470 GAMING

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MSI RX 470 GAMING

Radeon RX 4704GB GDDR5120W240mm1206 MHz BoostPCIe 3.0

Price

$532

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MSI RX 470 GAMING

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this GPU.

ChipsetRadeon RX 470

Chipset MakerAMD

SeriesRadeon RX 400 Series

Base Clock926 MHz

Boost Clock1206 MHz

Stream Processors2048

Launch DateAug 4, 2016

Available Prices

NeweggIn Stock

$532

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About This Product

The MSI RX 470 GAMING is an AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU with 4GB GDDR5 memory. It offers entry-level 1080p gaming performance, suitable for older titles or esports at medium to high settings. For its price, it competes with used GTX 1050 Ti or RX 570 cards, often providing slightly better performance than the 1050 Ti but less than the RX 570.

Best for: Budget 1080p Gaming

Pros

Capable 1080p esports gaming
Low power consumption (120W TDP)
Compact 240mm length
Multiple HDMI outputs

Cons

Limited to 4GB VRAM
Struggles with modern AAA titles at 1080p high
Requires both 6-pin and 8-pin power

Verdict
“Good for budget 1080p esports and older games; consider for entry-level PC builds.”

Performance Benchmarks

Resolution-based gaming performance at a glance

These scores summarize average FPS across popular titles so it is easy to judge 1080p, 1440p, and 4K capability without reading every chart.

1080p1440p4K

Gaming Averages

Cross-resolution FPS summary

1080p

24 FPS9%

1440p

17 FPS8%

4K

9 FPS6%

Readiness & Value

How this card maps to common targets

1080p

Heavy compromise

1440p

Heavy compromise

4K

Heavy compromise

Value at 1440p

0.0 FPS/$

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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING Twin Fan

Closest Rival

vs ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING Twin Fan

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER · 40 FPS @ 1440p · 6GB VRAM

"Similar 1440p performance to RX 470 GAMING. priced about $40 more. 6GB vs 4GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a meaningful jump in performance for the same price. You'll see significantly better framerates and can play more demanding games at higher settings. Definitely worth the upgrade.

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RX 5700 Deluxe Edition

Budget Alternative

vs Yeston RX 5700 Deluxe Edition

Radeon RX 5700 · 52 FPS @ 1440p · 8GB VRAM

"Lower price with comparable 1440p gaming performance. 8GB vs 4GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a meaningful jump. The RX 5700 offers significantly better performance than the RX 470, especially in modern titles. However, consider the increased power consumption and the fact that the RX 5700 is an older generation card.

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