GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon R9 M385X

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 460 SE

2010Core: 650 MHz

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Radeon R9 M385X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon R9 M385X Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 460 SE

1 GB 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.

GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon R9 M385X 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 SE vs Radeon R9 M385X: 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 SE

2010

Why buy it

✅3.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 86.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 6.6 G3D/$ ($160 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

Radeon R9 M385X

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 460 SE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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87.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.6 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 460 SE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon R9 M385X instead at 1,994 vs 1,988, 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 SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 460 SE makes the most sense to buy today. It is $140 cheaper on MSRP at $160 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 86.9% (12.4 vs 6.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon R9 M385X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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)

The GeForce GTX 460 SE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R9 M385X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
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)

The GeForce GTX 460 SE has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385X carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 460 SE gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 460 SE and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 M385X. 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

At launch, the GeForce GTX 460 SE came in at $160, while the Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 460 SE was 46.7% cheaper ($140 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.4 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE offers 87.9% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R9 M385X (2015 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	Radeon R9 M385X
MSRP	$160-47%	$300
Performance per Dollar	12.4+88%	6.6
Codename	GF104	Strato
Release	November 15 2010	May 5 2015
Ranking	#683	#681

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