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MSI RX 470 GAMING X

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MSI RX 470 GAMING X

Radeon RX 4704GB GDDR5120W240mm1206 MHz BoostPCIe 3.0

Price

$532

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MSI RX 470 GAMING X

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

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About This Product

The MSI RX 470 GAMING X is a mid-range GPU from AMD's RX 400 series, featuring 4GB of GDDR5 memory. It is suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, achieving 60+ FPS in many titles. This card offers performance comparable to an Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti or GTX 1060 3GB, making it a viable option for budget-conscious gamers. Its 120W TDP indicates moderate power consumption.

Best for: Budget 1080p Gaming

Pros

Good 1080p performance for esports and older titles
4GB GDDR5 memory is adequate for 1080p
Moderate power consumption (120W TDP)
Dual-fan cooling for effective heat dissipation

Cons

Struggles with modern AAA games at high settings
Limited VRAM for future titles or higher resolutions
Older architecture, lacks modern features

Verdict
“A budget-friendly 1080p gaming GPU for esports and older titles.”

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

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

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

Upgrade Verdict

This is a meaningful jump. The GTX 1660 SUPER offers significantly better performance than the RX 470 for the same price, making it a worthwhile upgrade.

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"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. It's a solid upgrade if you can find the RX 5700 at a good price.

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