GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon HD 5850
GeForce GTX 460 SE
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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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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 SE and Radeon HD 5850
GeForce GTX 460 SE
The GeForce GTX 460 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,988 points. Launch price was $160.
Radeon HD 5850
The Radeon HD 5850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,955 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 SE scores 1,988 and the Radeon HD 5850 reaches 1,955 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 5850 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5850). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5850).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,988+2% | 1,955 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 1440+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7488 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+179% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 72+50% |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+167% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 460 SE comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5850 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5850 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5850).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 4.0 | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 SE draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 5850's 151W — a 0.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5850). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3+3% | 12.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 SE launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 5850 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 65.2 (Radeon HD 5850) — the Radeon HD 5850 offers 63.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160-46% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.8 | 65.2+64% |
| Codename | GF104 | Cypress |
| Release | November 15 2010 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #683 | #682 |
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