GeForce GTX 460 vs Radeon R9 M470
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R9 M470 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R9 M470 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+433.3%) |
| 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 $80), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 212.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+212.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 R9 M470
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 R9 M470
The Radeon R9 M470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,331 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,275 | 2,331+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 768+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS+69% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+133% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M470 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 433.3% 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 R9 M470) — the GeForce GTX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 4 GB+433% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the Radeon R9 M470's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 75W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 14.2 | 31.1+119% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 and now averages $80. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 68.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 212.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M470 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-43% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-69% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.0+213% | 29.1 |
| Codename | GF104 | Emerald |
| Release | July 12 2010 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #652 | #649 |
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