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

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.

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

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Why buy it

✅Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 210mm instead of 278mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

2012

Why buy it

✅31.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
❌32.4% longer card at 278mm vs 210mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 31.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 460 768MB instead at 4,800 vs 4,765, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 460 768MB has the stronger long-term case.

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

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 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).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon 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)

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 carries 3 GB. Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 460 768MB and 384-bit on the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon 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%

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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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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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).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon 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

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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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon 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