GeForce4 MX 460 vs MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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 GeForce4 MX 460 is positioned at rank #384 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 GeForce4 MX 460

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

362700%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

348450%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

344400%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

343800%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

343100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

341150%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

336850%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

335600%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

332500%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

331600%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

327600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

326900%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

321000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

320800%

#367

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

400000%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

100%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

100%

#384

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

100%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

100%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

100%

#387

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

100%

#388

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

50%

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 MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% 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 9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
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 GeForce4 MX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce4 MX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 226.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce4 MX 460	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+226.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

GeForce4 MX 460 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 MX 460 and MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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 9000

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 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 10W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 and the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 reaches 4 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
G3D Mark Score	4	4
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce4 MX 460 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 has 512 MB. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the GeForce4 MX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	1.3	1.4+8%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 MX 460) vs N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Decoder: No vs MPEG-2.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Encoder	No	N/A
Decoder	No	MPEG-2
Codecs		MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 10W — a 176.5% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
TDP	160W	10W-94%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	165mm	0mm
Height	100mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C-14%	70
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce4 MX 460 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce4 MX 460 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the GeForce4 MX 460 offers 200% better value.