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GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is on rank 312, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 460M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C reaches 1,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,393 | 1,410+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Vega |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| 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_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 1.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6 | 94.0+405% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | N11E-GS | Vega |
| Release | September 3 2010 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #696 | #545 |
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