Radeon HD 7800-serie vs Radeon RX 460

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7800-serie.

Insight	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon RX 460
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $60), it costs 42% less, resulting in a 74.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon RX 460
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+74.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

Radeon HD 7800-serie Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 460 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7800-serie and Radeon RX 460

Radeon HD 7800-serie

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

Radeon RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7800-serie scores 4,029 and the Radeon RX 460 reaches 4,099 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460).

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon RX 460
G3D Mark Score	4,029	4,099+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+43%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.56 TFLOPS+19%	2.15 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon RX 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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7800-serie comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 460 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) — a 37.1% advantage for the Radeon HD 7800-serie. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon RX 460
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	153.6 GB/s+37%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7800-serie draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 460's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	Radeon RX 460
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	20.1	54.7+172%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 460 costs 41.7% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 74.3% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).