GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7200

CPU

GPU

GeForce4 MX 460

2010Core: 675 MHz

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RADEON 7200

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

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GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7200 Performance Spectrum

GeForce4 MX 460

0.125 GB 160

+33.3%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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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.

GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce4 MX 460

2010

Why buy it

✅+33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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80.8% HIGHER MSRP
$179 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

RADEON 7200

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
✅GeForce4 MX 460 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RADEON 7200 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 MX 460 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 33.3% in PassMark G3D (4 vs 3), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RADEON 7200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON 7200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $80 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $179, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 35.6% (0.0 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce4 MX 460 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 MX 460 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 7200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce4 MX 460 has 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 7200 carries 512 MB. RADEON 7200 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce4 MX 460 and 128-bit on the RADEON 7200. 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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce4 MX 460 came in at $179, while the RADEON 7200 launched at $99. On MSRP, RADEON 7200 was 44.7% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.0 (RADEON 7200) — the RADEON 7200 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is RADEON 7200 (2019 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7200
MSRP	$179	$99-45%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	GF104	Polaris 24
Release	July 12 2010	May 13 2019
Ranking	#652	#898

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