GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs Radeon TM R9 A360
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 Radeon TM R9 A360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 v2.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon TM R9 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon TM R9 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 155.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 TM R9 A360
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 TM R9 A360
The Radeon TM R9 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 scores 2,016 and the Radeon TM R9 A360 reaches 2,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon TM R9 A360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 512 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Raw compute: 1.046 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon TM R9 A360).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,016 | 2,060+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 512+52% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.046 TFLOPS+10% | 0.9472 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+250% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TM R9 A360 has 2 GB. The Radeon TM R9 A360 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 256 KB (Radeon TM R9 A360) — the GeForce GTX 460 v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 12_0 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Legacy (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Legacy | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 draws 160W versus the Radeon TM R9 A360's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 350W (Radeon TM R9 A360). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 30W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.6 | 68.7+445% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The Radeon TM R9 A360 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.3 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 103.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) — the Radeon TM R9 A360 offers 155.6% better value. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon TM R9 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.3 | 103.0+156% |
| Codename | GF114 | Tropo |
| Release | September 24 2011 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #679 | #711 |
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