GeForce GTX 460 768MB
VS
Radeon R9 270X

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs Radeon R9 270X

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Core: 675 MHz

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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 R9 270X

2013Boost: 1050 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
0.0%
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 R9 270X
180
4,874
+1.5%
brand logoRadeon RX 550
brand logoRadeon HD 6990M
brand logoRadeon R9 M485X
brand logoRadeon R9 270
brand logoRadeon RX 5500 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800M
brand logoRadeon 8060S
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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R9 270X is significantly newer (2013 vs 0). The Radeon R9 270X 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 Radeon R9 270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 768MB.

InsightGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon R9 270X
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity
Fermi (2010−2014) (Standard Node)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 270X 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 R9 270X 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
No prediction data available
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium86 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra30 FPS
1440p
low61 FPS
medium45 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS
4K
low24 FPS
medium18 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Counter-Strike 2
No prediction data available
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
No prediction data available
Valorant
No prediction data available
Valorant
No prediction data available
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and Radeon R9 270X

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 R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score
4,800
4,874+2%
Architecture
Fermi
GCN 1.0
Shading Units
336
1280+281%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon R9 270X
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 R9 270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270X) — a 107.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
86.4 GB/s
179.2 GB/s+107%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon R9 270X
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_1)
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 R9 270X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 270X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon R9 270X
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCE 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRadeon R9 270X
TDP
75W-58%
180W
Recommended PSU
450W-10%
500W
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
2x 6-pin
Length
210mm
241mm
Height
111mm
109mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80 C
Perf/Watt
64.0+136%
27.1