GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs Radeon R9 350

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GPU

GeForce GTX 460 v2

2011Core: 779 MHz

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Radeon R9 350

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

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GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs Radeon R9 350 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 460 v2

1 GB 160

2,016

+0.9%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

1,998

0.0%

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 v2 vs Radeon R9 350 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 v2 vs Radeon R9 350: 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 v2

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 350 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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101% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.1 vs 20.2 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Radeon R9 350

2015

Why buy it

✅46.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 99.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.2 vs 10.1 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Measures 168mm instead of 210mm, a 42mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R9 350 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 46.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 460 v2 instead at 2,016 vs 1,998, 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 v2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R9 350 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 99.2% (20.2 vs 10.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R9 350 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 460 v2 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs Radeon R9 350 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R9 350 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 v2	Radeon R9 350
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 v2 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 350 carries 2 GB. Radeon R9 350 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 v2 and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 350. 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%

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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%

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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	—

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 460 v2 came in at $199, while the Radeon R9 350 launched at $99. On MSRP, Radeon R9 350 was 50.3% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 10.1 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 20.2 (Radeon R9 350) — the Radeon R9 350 offers 100% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R9 350 (2015 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 v2	Radeon R9 350
MSRP	$199	$99-50%
Performance per Dollar	10.1	20.2+100%
Codename	GF114	Grenada
Release	September 24 2011	June 18 2015
Ranking	#679	#296

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