GeForce GTX 860M vs Radeon Pro 455

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Radeon Pro 455

2016Core: 855 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

3,095

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon Pro 455

3,113

+0.6%

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. The GeForce GTX 860M is positioned at rank #177 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 455 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 455 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 455 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 860M Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 455 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 860M and Radeon Pro 455

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

Radeon Pro 455

The Radeon Pro 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,113 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the Radeon Pro 455 reaches 3,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro 455 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 455). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
G3D Mark Score	3,095	3,113
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1152 or 640+50%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS+6%	1.313 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 455) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 455). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
DirectX	11.0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	1	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 455). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 455's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 455). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon Pro 455
TDP	75W	35W-53%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	41.3	88.9+115%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 455 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) — the Radeon Pro 455 offers 25.7% better value. The Radeon Pro 455 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).