GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7200
GeForce4 MX 460
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RADEON 7200
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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 RADEON 7200 is on rank 750, 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 RADEON 7200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 7200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The RADEON 7200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 MX 460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 MX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 7200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| 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. Priced at $15 versus $45 for the RADEON 7200, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 300% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+300%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 RADEON 7200
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.
RADEON 7200
The RADEON 7200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the RADEON 7200's 3 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the RADEON 7200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 384 (RADEON 7200). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 7200).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4+33% | 3 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 384+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS+15% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+367% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON 7200 has 512 MB. The RADEON 7200 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 128 KB (RADEON 7200) — the GeForce4 MX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 7.0 (RADEON 7200). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 MX 460) vs None (RADEON 7200). Decoder: No vs MPEG-2 Motion Comp.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | No | MPEG-2 Motion Comp |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the RADEON 7200's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The RADEON 7200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (RADEON 7200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 50W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | 0mm |
| Height | 100mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-14% | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 MX 460 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 7200 launched at $99 and now averages $45. The GeForce4 MX 460 costs 66.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.1 (RADEON 7200) — the GeForce4 MX 460 offers 200% better value. The RADEON 7200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 7200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $99-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-67% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3+200% | 0.1 |
| Codename | GF104 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | July 12 2010 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #652 | #898 |
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