GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON IGP 345M
GeForce4 MX 460
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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 IGP 345M is on rank 414, 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 IGP 345M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON IGP 345M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The RADEON IGP 345M 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 GeForce4 MX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON IGP 345M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON IGP 345M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce4 MX 460 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 IGP 345M
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 IGP 345M
The RADEON IGP 345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the RADEON IGP 345M's 3 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the RADEON IGP 345M uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 768 (RADEON IGP 345M). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1.313 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 345M).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON IGP 345M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4+33% | 3 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 768+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 1.313 TFLOPS+45% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+133% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON IGP 345M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 IGP 345M has 512 MB. The RADEON IGP 345M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1 MB (RADEON IGP 345M) — the RADEON IGP 345M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON IGP 345M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the RADEON IGP 345M's 35W — a 128.2% difference. The RADEON IGP 345M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (RADEON IGP 345M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON IGP 345M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 35W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON IGP 345M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 460 | RADEON IGP 345M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GF104 | Baffin |
| Release | July 12 2010 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #652 | #577 |
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