GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 9000
GeForce4 MX 460
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RADEON 9000
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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 9000 is on rank 742, 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 9000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9000 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2010). The RADEON 9000 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 RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $20 for the RADEON 9000, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 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.
RADEON 9000
The RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the RADEON 9000's 5 — the RADEON 9000 leads by 25%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the RADEON 9000 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1,024 (RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4 | 5+25% |
| Architecture | Fermi | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 1024+205% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 5.939 TFLOPS+555% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+75% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 2 MB (RADEON 9000) — the RADEON 9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the RADEON 9000's 15W — a 165.7% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 15W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 MX 460 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 9000 launched at $49 and now averages $20. The GeForce4 MX 460 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.3 (RADEON 9000) — the RADEON 9000 offers 0% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $49-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Codename | GF104 | Strix Point |
| Release | July 12 2010 | July 15 2024 |
| Ranking | #652 | #312 |
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