GeForce GTX 460M vs Radeon R5 430 OEM

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz

Radeon R5 430 OEM

2016Core: 730 MHzBoost: 780 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460M

1,218

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Radeon R5 430 OEM

1,200

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.

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 is positioned at rank 181 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM is on rank 1, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M

#171

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

357%

#173

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

323%

#174

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

322%

#178

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

293%

#179

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

291%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

100%

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

91%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

87%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

86%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

85%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

84%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

83%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

82%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

82%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

80%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

80%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 430 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 430 OEM.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 430 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 OEM holds the technical lead. Priced at $13 (vs $40), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 203.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+203.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($13)

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.

GeForce GTX 460M Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M and Radeon R5 430 OEM

GeForce GTX 460M

The GeForce GTX 460M 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 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,218 points.

Radeon R5 430 OEM

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 30 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 780 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M is built on Fermi while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Radeon R5 430 OEM
G3D Mark Score	1,218+2%	1,200
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS	0.599 TFLOPS+16%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	256 KB+167%	96 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Radeon R5 430 OEM
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 430 OEM has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the GeForce GTX 460M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Radeon R5 430 OEM
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB+200%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Radeon R5 430 OEM
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	24.4+2%	24.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 67.5% less ($27 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 203.6% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).