RADEON IGP 345M vs GeForce4 MX 460
RADEON IGP 345M
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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 IGP 345M is positioned at rank 414 and the GeForce4 MX 460 is on rank 384, so the GeForce4 MX 460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar RADEON IGP 345M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON IGP 345M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The RADEON IGP 345M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 MX 460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 MX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON IGP 345M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON IGP 345M | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce4 MX 460 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 IGP 345M and GeForce4 MX 460
RADEON IGP 345M
The RADEON IGP 345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
GeForce4 MX 460
The GeForce4 MX 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: 4 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON IGP 345M scores 3 versus the GeForce4 MX 460's 4 — the GeForce4 MX 460 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON IGP 345M is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce4 MX 460 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 336 (GeForce4 MX 460). Raw compute: 1.313 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460).
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 4+33% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+129% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.313 TFLOPS+45% | 0.9072 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | GeForce4 MX 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON IGP 345M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 460 has 128 MB. The RADEON IGP 345M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce4 MX 460) — the RADEON IGP 345M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON IGP 345M draws 35W versus the GeForce4 MX 460's 160W — a 128.2% difference. The RADEON IGP 345M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 460). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-78% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON IGP 345M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | GeForce4 MX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Baffin | GF104 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | July 12 2010 |
| Ranking | #577 | #652 |
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