GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs Radeon R9 Nano
GeForce GTX 460 768MB
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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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R9 Nano is significantly newer (2015 vs 0). The Radeon R9 Nano 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 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Nano.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | Fermi (2010−2014) (Standard Node) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and Radeon R9 Nano
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 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. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit.
| 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% |
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% |
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 | — |
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 |
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