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GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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Radeon 540
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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.
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. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is positioned at rank 319 and the Radeon 540 is on rank 93, so the Radeon 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 540 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon 540 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 540 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 460M SLI and Radeon 540
GeForce GTX 460M SLI
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the Radeon 540 reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 384 (Radeon 540).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,393 | 1,452+4% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon 540's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon 540). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6 | 29.0+56% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | N11E-GS | Lexa |
| Release | September 3 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #696 | #773 |
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