GeForce GTX 965M SLI vs Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 965M SLI
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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 965M SLI is positioned at rank 205 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is on rank 103, so the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) 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 965M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 965M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 965M SLI | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) 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 965M SLI and Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 965M SLI
The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,010 points.
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,100 points. Launch price was $86.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 965M SLI scores 4,010 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) reaches 4,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1180 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M SLI | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,010 | 4,100+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+129% | 896 |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1180 MHz+24% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M SLI | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 80.2 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — a 39.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 460 (móvel). Bus width: 128-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M SLI | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80.2 GB/s x2 | 112 GB/s+40% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit x2 | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 965M SLI draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 460 (móvel)'s 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M SLI | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 55W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5 | 74.5+39% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M SLI | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $45 |
| Codename | — | Baffin |
| Release | January 5 2015 | August 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #370 | #499 |
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