GeForce GTX 460 768MB
VS
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Core: 675 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

2012Boost: 1250 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460 768MB
75
4,800
+0.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GTX 470
brand logoGeForce MX450
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
200
4,765
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 8770
brand logoRadeon R7 360
brand logoRadeon RX 560
brand logoRadeon RX 460 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon RX 5500 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800M
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

About G3D Mark

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is significantly newer (2012 vs 0). The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
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 (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (278mm)

💎 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 7950 / R9 280 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low182 FPS
medium134 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra79 FPS
1440p
low116 FPS
medium80 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium92 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium60 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium29 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low106 FPS
medium80 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra29 FPS
1440p
low46 FPS
medium34 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra15 FPS
4K
low21 FPS
medium15 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra7 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra24 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium39 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low24 FPS
medium19 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra6 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low216 FPS
medium173 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra108 FPS
1440p
low162 FPS
medium130 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4K
low108 FPS
medium86 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low214 FPS
medium172 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra107 FPS
1440p
low161 FPS
medium129 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra80 FPS
4K
low107 FPS
medium86 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low111 FPS
medium89 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra46 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium63 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low49 FPS
medium39 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low194 FPS
medium157 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low108 FPS
medium92 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium36 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,765 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 and the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 reaches 4,765 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 uses GCN 1.0. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
G3D Mark Score
4,800
4,765
Architecture
Fermi
GCN 1.0
Shading Units
336
1792+433%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
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)

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 has 3 GB. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 240 GB/s (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) — a 177.8% advantage for the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
3 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
86.4 GB/s
240 GB/s+178%
Bus Width
192-bit
384-bit+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCE 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 3.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280'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 7950 / R9 280). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 278mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
TDP
75W-63%
200W
Recommended PSU
450W-10%
500W
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
2x 6-pin
Length
210mm
278mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
64.0+169%
23.8