GeForce4 MX 460 vs MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
GeForce4 MX 460
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce4 MX 460 is positioned at rank 384 and the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is on rank 732, so the GeForce4 MX 460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 460
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 MX 460.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+50%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 350% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+350%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 GeForce4 MX 460 and MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
GeForce4 MX 460
The GeForce4 MX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $229.
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP's 6 — the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP leads by 50%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4 | 6+50% |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 800+138% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+23% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+40% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+460% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce4 MX 460 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP has 512 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) — the GeForce4 MX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 7.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 50W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-14% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 MX 460 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP launched at $20 and now averages $5. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1.2 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) — the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers 300% better value.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $20-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 1.2+300% |
| Codename | GF104 | Broadway |
| Release | July 12 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #652 | #846 |
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