GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

0.5 GB 75

1,393

+3.3%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

Shared System RAM 15

1,348

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

2010

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

2010

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 460M SLI better than Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,393 vs 1,348 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 512 MB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 460M SLI can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 460M SLI is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 460M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 75W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U make more sense than GeForce GTX 460M SLI?

Yes. Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 75W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 460M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 460M SLI currently gives you 3.3% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
1080p
low	63 FPS	32 FPS
medium	50 FPS	23 FPS
high	42 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	47 FPS	24 FPS
medium	38 FPS	15 FPS
high	31 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	9 FPS
medium	22 FPS	6 FPS
high	13 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
1080p
low	63 FPS	61 FPS
medium	47 FPS	47 FPS
high	34 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	39 FPS	45 FPS
medium	22 FPS	25 FPS
high	16 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	14 FPS	22 FPS
medium	8 FPS	14 FPS
high	7 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
1080p
low	63 FPS	61 FPS
medium	50 FPS	49 FPS
high	42 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS
1440p
low	47 FPS	45 FPS
medium	38 FPS	36 FPS
high	31 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	31 FPS	30 FPS
medium	25 FPS	24 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
1080p
low	63 FPS	61 FPS
medium	50 FPS	49 FPS
high	42 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS
1440p
low	47 FPS	45 FPS
medium	38 FPS	36 FPS
high	31 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	31 FPS	30 FPS
medium	25 FPS	24 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M SLI and Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

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 Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U reaches 1,348 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
G3D Mark Score	1,393+3%	1,348
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.