Radeon E6460 vs GeForce 605
Radeon E6460
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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.
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 E6460 is positioned at rank 312 and the GeForce 605 is on rank 115, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E6460
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E6460.
| Insight | Radeon E6460 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 605 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 605 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon E6460 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 E6460 and GeForce 605
Radeon E6460
The Radeon E6460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 324 points. Launch price was $239.99.
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E6460 scores 324 and the GeForce 605 reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E6460 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 605 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon E6460) vs 384 (GeForce 605).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 324 | 330+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E6460 draws 45W versus the GeForce 605's 65W — a 36.4% difference. The Radeon E6460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E6460) vs 250W (GeForce 605). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-31% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+41% | 5.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E6460 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 605 launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 605 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon E6460) vs 11.0 (GeForce 605) — the GeForce 605 offers 35.8% better value. The GeForce 605 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $30-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 11.0+36% |
| Codename | Turks | GK107 |
| Release | May 2 2011 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #923 | #837 |
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