GeForce GTX 460 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
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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 Ryzen 7 4800U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U 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 Ryzen 7 4800U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (2 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 Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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. Priced at $25 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U, it costs 94% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1679.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1679.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 Ryzen 7 4800U
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 Ryzen 7 4800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,301 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U reaches 2,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U uses RDNA 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,275 | 2,301+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 1792+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+1718% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 112+100% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 4800U has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 460) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 2 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U's 43W — a 115.3% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 43W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 14.2 | 53.5+277% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U launched at $450 and now averages $450. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 94.4% less ($425 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 5.1 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 1684.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-56% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-94% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.0+1684% | 5.1 |
| Codename | GF104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | July 12 2010 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #652 | #229 |
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