GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs Radeon R9 Nano

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 R9 Nano FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs Radeon R9 Nano: 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 R9 Nano is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 175W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 Nano across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Older hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
❌38.2% longer card at 210mm vs 152mm.

Radeon R9 Nano

2015

Why buy it

✅59.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Measures 152mm instead of 210mm, a 58mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 175W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R9 Nano is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 59.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 460 768MB instead at 4,800 vs 4,609, 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 R9 Nano 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 R9 Nano 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 R9 Nano 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 R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 and the Radeon R9 Nano reaches 4,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon R9 Nano
G3D Mark Score	4,800+4%	4,609
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 3.0
Shading Units	336	4096+1119%

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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 R9 Nano leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon R9 Nano
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) — a 492.6% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 460 768MB and 4096-bit on the Radeon R9 Nano.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon R9 Nano
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s	512 GB/s+493%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon R9 Nano
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon R9 Nano
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 175W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 152mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	Radeon R9 Nano
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	210mm	152mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	64.0+143%	26.3