Radeon E6460 vs GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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 GT 120 / 9500 GT is on rank 266, so the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon E6460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 167.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon E6460 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+167.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅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 E6460 and GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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 GT 120 / 9500 GT
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 325 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E6460 scores 324 and the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT reaches 325 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E6460 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon E6460) vs 1,280 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 324 | 325 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1280+167% |
| ROPs | 8 | 40+400% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E6460 draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT's 120W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon E6460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E6460) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-63% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+167% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E6460 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT launched at $85 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon E6460) vs 21.7 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) — the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT offers 167.9% better value. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $85-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 21.7+168% |
| Codename | Turks | GP106 |
| Release | May 2 2011 | December 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #923 | #289 |
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