GeForce GTX 460 vs Radeon HD 6970M

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 HD 6970M

#111

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

287%

#113

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

260%

#114

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

259%

#118

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

236%

#119

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

234%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

100%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6970M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	Radeon HD 6970M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $48), it costs 48% less, resulting in a 92.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	Radeon HD 6970M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+92.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48)

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 and Radeon HD 6970M

GeForce GTX 460

The GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,275 points. Launch price was $229.

Radeon HD 6970M

The Radeon HD 6970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,270 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the Radeon HD 6970M reaches 2,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 6970M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6970M). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	Radeon HD 6970M
G3D Mark Score	2,275	2,270
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	960+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9072 TFLOPS	1.306 TFLOPS+44%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+133%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	Radeon HD 6970M
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 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6970M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6970M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	Radeon HD 6970M
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	2 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the Radeon HD 6970M's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6970M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	Radeon HD 6970M
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	14.2	30.3+113%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460 costs 47.9% less ($23 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 47.3 (Radeon HD 6970M) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 92.4% better value. The Radeon HD 6970M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).