GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON IGP 345M

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 IGP 345M 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 IGP 345M: 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.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 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.
❌357.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 35W.

RADEON IGP 345M

2016

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 160W, a 125W 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).
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce4 MX 460 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce4 MX 460 vs RADEON IGP 345M 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 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.

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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%

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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 IGP 345M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON IGP 345M
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 IGP 345M carries 512 MB. RADEON IGP 345M gives you 300% 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 IGP 345M. 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%

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RADEON IGP 345M (2016 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	RADEON IGP 345M
MSRP	$179	—
Codename	GF104	Baffin
Release	July 12 2010	October 30 2016
Ranking	#652	#577

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