GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 9200 SE

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GPU

GeForce4 MX 460

2010Core: 675 MHz

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RADEON 9200 SE

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz

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GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 9200 SE Performance Spectrum

GeForce4 MX 460

0.125 GB 160

+33.3%

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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 9200 SE FPS Benchmarks

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GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 9200 SE: 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.
✅Measures 165mm instead of 168mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 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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496.7% HIGHER MSRP
$179 MSRPvs$30 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $30 MSRP).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

RADEON 9200 SE

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($30 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅Delivers 347.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).

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 9200 SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 256 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 4nm process instead of 40nm, and 40 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON 9200 SE makes the most sense to buy today. It is $149 cheaper on MSRP at $30 vs $179, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 347.5% (0.1 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 9200 SE 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 9200 SE

The RADEON 9200 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the RADEON 9200 SE's 3 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the RADEON 9200 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9200 SE). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200 SE).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 9200 SE
G3D Mark Score	4+33%	3
Architecture	Fermi	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	40 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	336	2560+662%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9072 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+1537%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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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 9200 SE leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 9200 SE
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 9200 SE carries 256 MB. RADEON 9200 SE gives you 100% 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 64-bit on the RADEON 9200 SE. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9200 SE) — the RADEON 9200 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 9200 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 8.1 (RADEON 9200 SE). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 9200 SE
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	1.3	1.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 MX 460) vs None (RADEON 9200 SE). Decoder: No vs None.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 9200 SE
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	No	None
Codecs		MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the RADEON 9200 SE's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The RADEON 9200 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (RADEON 9200 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 60.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 9200 SE
TDP	160W	55W-66%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	165mm	168mm
Height	100mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60°C	60
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 9200 SE launched at $30. On MSRP, RADEON 9200 SE was 83.2% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9200 SE) — the RADEON 9200 SE offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is RADEON 9200 SE (2025 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON 9200 SE
MSRP	$179	$30-83%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.1
Codename	GF104	Strix Halo
Release	July 12 2010	January 6 2025
Ranking	#652	#98

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