GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs Radeon HD 7870

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon HD 7870 is significantly newer (2012 vs 0). The Radeon HD 7870 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7870.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)
Longevity	Fermi (2010−2014) (Standard Node)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460 768MB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and Radeon HD 7870

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

Radeon HD 7870

The Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,568 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 versus the Radeon HD 7870's 4,568 — the GeForce GTX 460 768MB leads by 5.1%. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 7870 uses GCN 1.0. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7870
G3D Mark Score	4,800+5%	4,568
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Shading Units	336	1280+281%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7870
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7870) — a 77.8% advantage for the Radeon HD 7870. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7870
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s	153.6 GB/s+78%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7870
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7870
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7870
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	210mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	64.0+181%	22.8