GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs Radeon R9 350
GeForce GTX 460 v2
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 v2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 v2 and Radeon R9 350
GeForce GTX 460 v2
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 779 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,016 points. Launch price was $199.
Radeon R9 350
The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 scores 2,016 and the Radeon R9 350 reaches 1,998 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 350 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 350). Raw compute: 1.046 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 350).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,016 | 1,998 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 2560+662% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.046 TFLOPS | 5.12 TFLOPS+389% |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 56 | 160+186% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 640 KB+43% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 v2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 350 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 350 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 350) — the Radeon R9 350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 350). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Legacy (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 350). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Legacy | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 draws 160W versus the Radeon R9 350's 300W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 300W (Radeon R9 350). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 210mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-47% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 210mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.6+88% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.3 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) — the GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers 0.7% better value. The Radeon R9 350 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $99-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.3 | 40.0 |
| Codename | GF114 | Grenada |
| Release | September 24 2011 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #679 | #296 |
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