GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Radeon HD 4870
GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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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 HD 4870 is on rank 241, so the Radeon HD 4870 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 HD 4870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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 HD 4870
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 HD 4870
The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the Radeon HD 4870 reaches 1,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,393 | 1,386 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 460M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4870 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 4870's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+102% | 9.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | N11E-GS | RV770 |
| Release | September 3 2010 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #696 | #784 |
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