AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB Graphics Card Review

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by Rob Williams on August 5, 2016 in Graphics & Displays

AMD’s second Polaris graphics card has arrived, and it comes to us in the form of the Radeon RX 470. As its name implies, AMD’s latest model slots in just under the RX 480 – really close. The SRP difference between these two cards is a mere $20, so let’s dive in and see what you can expect from either one.

Page 4 – Tests: The Witcher 3 & Total War: ATTILA

Since the original The Witcher title came out in 2007, the series has become one of the best RPGs going. Each one of the titles in the series offers deep gameplay, amazing locales, and comprehensive lore. Wild Hunt, the series’ third game, also happens to be one of the best-looking games out there and requires a beefy PC to take great advantage of.

Testing: Our saved game starts us just outside Hierarch Square, where we begin a manual runthrough (literally – the run button is held down as much as possible) through and around the town, to wind up back at a bridge near a watermill (pictured below). The entire runthrough takes about 90 seconds. Please note that while ‘Ultra’ detail is used, NVIDIA’s HairWorks is not.

The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt (2560x1440)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt (1920x1080)

The Witcher 3 is one of the most beautiful games out right now, and at 1080p, the RX 470 is able to deliver 60 FPS on average, without dipping below 45 FPS.

Total War: ATTILA

For strategy fans, the Total War series needs no introduction. ATTILA is the latest in the series, which will remain true for only the next week, as Warhammer is due to launch. Thankfully, any recent Total War game is suitable for benchmarking, and our results are going to prove that.

Testing: ATTILA includes a built-in benchmark, so again, I’ve decided to use that. However, as I do with Metro, I stick to Fraps for framerate capturing as the game’s results page isn’t too convenient.

Total War ATTILA
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - Total War ATTILA (2560x1440)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - Total War ATTILA (1920x1080)

Yet again, the RX 470 proves that it has what it takes to hang with the big boys. At 1080p, the performance delta isn’t that big between it and the RX 480.

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Rob Williams

Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.

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