GeForce GTX 460 vs Radeon R7 250X
GeForce GTX 460
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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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 250X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 20.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 and Radeon R7 250X
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 R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the Radeon R7 250X reaches 2,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7 250X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 640 (Radeon R7 250X). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,275 | 2,269 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 640+90% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 1.216 TFLOPS+34% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+40% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+180% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 250X has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 250X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 250X) — the GeForce GTX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 2 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 72 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 460) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the Radeon R7 250X's 80W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 250X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 400W (Radeon R7 250X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 80W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 400W-11% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.2 | 28.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 20.4% better value. The Radeon R7 250X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $99-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.0+20% | 75.6 |
| Codename | GF104 | Cape Verde |
| Release | July 12 2010 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #652 | #655 |
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