GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7500

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 7500 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 7500: 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.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅98.4% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (128 MB vs 65 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

RADEON 7500

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 128 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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11.2% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

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?

GeForce4 MX 460 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 128 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce4 MX 460 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $20 cheaper on MSRP at $179 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 48.2% (0.0 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 7500 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 7500

The RADEON 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the RADEON 7500's 3 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the RADEON 7500 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 512 (RADEON 7500). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 7500).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7500
G3D Mark Score	4+33%	3
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	336	512+52%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9072 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+33%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	448 KB+250%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 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 7500 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7500
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 7500 carries 65 MB. GeForce4 MX 460 gives you 98.4% 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 7500. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 256 KB (RADEON 7500) — the GeForce4 MX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7500
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 8.1 (RADEON 7500). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7500
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
OpenGL	1.3	1.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 MX 460) vs Legacy (RADEON 7500). Decoder: No vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7500
Encoder	No	Legacy
Decoder	No	Legacy
Codecs		MPEG-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the RADEON 7500's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The RADEON 7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (RADEON 7500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7500
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	165mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
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 7500 launched at $199. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 460 was 10.1% cheaper ($20 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.0 (RADEON 7500) — the RADEON 7500 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is RADEON 7500 (2017 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 7500
MSRP	$179-10%	$199
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	GF104	Lexa
Release	July 12 2010	April 20 2017
Ranking	#652	#668

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