Radeon HD 6970M vs GeForce GTX 460
Radeon HD 6970M
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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. The Radeon HD 6970M is positioned at rank #121 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6970M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6970M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $48), it costs 48% less, resulting in a 92.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 6970M and GeForce GTX 460
Radeon HD 6970M
The Radeon HD 6970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,270 points.
GeForce GTX 460
The GeForce GTX 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: 2,275 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6970M scores 2,270 and the GeForce GTX 460 reaches 2,275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,270 | 2,275 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+186% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+44% | 0.9072 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6970M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The Radeon HD 6970M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+167% | 0.75 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-53% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 30.3+113% | 14.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 costs 47.9% less ($23 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.3 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 92.4% better value. The Radeon HD 6970M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48 | $25-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.3 | 91.0+92% |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GF104 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | July 12 2010 |
| Ranking | #654 | #652 |
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