GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Radeon HD 7850M
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 7850M is on rank 456, so the GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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 7850M
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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 7850M
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 7850M
The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the Radeon HD 7850M reaches 1,373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 7850M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7850M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,393+1% | 1,373 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7850M's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7850M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 40W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6 | 34.3+84% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7850M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | N11E-GS | Heathrow |
| Release | September 3 2010 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #696 | #787 |
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