Radeon HD 4870 vs GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Radeon HD 4870
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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 HD 4870 is positioned at rank 241 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI is on rank 319, so the Radeon HD 4870 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4870
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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 Radeon HD 4870 and GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Radeon HD 4870
The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4870 scores 1,386 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI reaches 1,393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4870 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4870) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,386 | 1,393 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 4870 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 4870) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4870 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 460M SLI's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4870) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2 | 18.6+102% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | RV770 | N11E-GS |
| Release | June 25 2008 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #784 | #696 |
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