GeForce GTX 460 OEM vs Radeon R9 M295X

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

632%

#265

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

573%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

572%

#270

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

520%

#271

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

516%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

98%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

98%

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

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Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

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GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

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GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

95%

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Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 OEM.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 M295X 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 OEM Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 OEM and Radeon R9 M295X

GeForce GTX 460 OEM

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 11 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Radeon R9 M295X

The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM scores 5,000 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 0.8736 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,150+3%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	336	2048+510%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8736 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS+239%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	448 KB	512 KB+14%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
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 OEM comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 108.8 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 61.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	108.8 GB/s	176 GB/s+62%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 210mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	210mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	33.3+62%	20.6