GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon R9 M385X

GeForce GTX 460 SE

2010Core: 650 MHz

Radeon R9 M385X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460 SE

150

1,988

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,994

+0.3%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

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 M385X

#419

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1633%

#421

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1480%

#422

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1476%

#426

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1342%

#427

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1333%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

99%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M385X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 460 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 498.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+498.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 SE Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon R9 M385X

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 R9 M385X

The Radeon R9 M385X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,994 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 SE scores 1,988 and the Radeon R9 M385X reaches 1,994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M385X uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385X). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
G3D Mark Score	1,988	1,994
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	288	896+211%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7488 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+163%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48	56+17%
L1 Cache	384 KB+71%	224 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
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 SE comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385X has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 460 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M385X) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M385X). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
DirectX	12.0	12 (12_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M385X). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
Encoder	UVD 4.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 SE draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M385X's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M385X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 210mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	210mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	13.3	26.6+100%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460 SE launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 460 SE costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE offers 503% better value. The Radeon R9 M385X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).