GeForce4 MX 460 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9200
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 9200 is on rank 745, 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 9200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 MX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score and 98.4% more VRAM (128 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9200.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+98.4%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 33.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9200
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 9200
The MOBILITY RADEON 9200 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: 3 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9200's 3 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the MOBILITY RADEON 9200 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9200). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9200).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4+33% | 3 |
| 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 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200 has 65 MB. The GeForce4 MX 460 offers 98.4% 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 9200) — the GeForce4 MX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB+98% | 0.063 GB |
| 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 8.1 (MOBILITY RADEON 9200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 8.1+16% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9200's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 50W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 165mm | 1mm |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°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 9200 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.2 (MOBILITY RADEON 9200) — the GeForce4 MX 460 offers 50% better value.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | MOBILITY RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $49-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3+50% | 0.2 |
| Codename | GF104 | Broadway |
| Release | July 12 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #652 | #846 |
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