RADEON 7200 vs GeForce4 MX 460
RADEON 7200
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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 RADEON 7200 is positioned at rank 750 and the GeForce4 MX 460 is on rank 384, 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 RADEON 7200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 7200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The RADEON 7200 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 7200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce4 MX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $45 for the RADEON 7200, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 300% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+300%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 RADEON 7200 and GeForce4 MX 460
RADEON 7200
The RADEON 7200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 7200 scores 3 versus the GeForce4 MX 460's 4 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 7200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce4 MX 460 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (RADEON 7200) vs 336 (GeForce4 MX 460). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 7200) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460).
| Feature | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 4+33% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+14% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 0.9072 TFLOPS+15% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 56+133% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 448 KB+367% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 7200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 460 has 128 MB. The RADEON 7200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (RADEON 7200) vs 512 KB (GeForce4 MX 460) — the GeForce4 MX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (RADEON 7200) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 7200) vs No (GeForce4 MX 460). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Comp vs No.
| Feature | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Motion Comp | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 7200 draws 50W versus the GeForce4 MX 460's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The RADEON 7200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7200) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 460). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 60°C.
| Feature | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 165mm |
| Height | 0mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 60°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 7200 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce4 MX 460 launched at $179 and now averages $15. The GeForce4 MX 460 costs 66.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7200) vs 0.3 (GeForce4 MX 460) — the GeForce4 MX 460 offers 200% better value. The RADEON 7200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON 7200 | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-45% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $15-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.3+200% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GF104 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | July 12 2010 |
| Ranking | #898 | #652 |
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