GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON 9250
GeForce4 MX 460
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RADEON 9250
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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 9250 is on rank 748, 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 9250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 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 9250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce4 MX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 122.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+122.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 9250
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 9250
The RADEON 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. 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 9250's 3 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the RADEON 9250 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9250). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4+33% | 3 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 2048+510% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+351% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9250 has 256 MB. The RADEON 9250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the RADEON 9250's 95W — a 51% difference. The RADEON 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (RADEON 9250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 95W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 MX 460 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 9250 launched at $79 and now averages $25. The GeForce4 MX 460 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9250) — the GeForce4 MX 460 offers 200% better value. The RADEON 9250 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $79-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3+200% | 0.1 |
| Codename | GF104 | Amethyst |
| Release | July 12 2010 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #652 | #420 |
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