GeForce GTX 960M vs Radeon Pro 460
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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 960M is positioned at rank 35 and the Radeon Pro 460 is on rank 176, so the GeForce GTX 960M 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 960M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 960M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 193.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+193.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 960M and Radeon Pro 460
GeForce GTX 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Radeon Pro 460
The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 960M scores 3,375 and the Radeon Pro 460 reaches 3,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460). Raw compute: 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 907 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,375 | 3,453+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.505 TFLOPS | 1.858 TFLOPS+23% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+30% | 907 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 960M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 460 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 960M draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 460's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 35W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.0 | 98.7+119% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 960M costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 23.0 (Radeon Pro 460) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 193.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.5+193% | 23.0 |
| Codename | GM107 | Baffin |
| Release | March 13 2015 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #552 | #547 |
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