Radeon Pro 455 vs GeForce GTX 860M

Radeon Pro 455

2016Core: 855 MHz

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 455

3,113

+0.6%

3,095

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 455 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.

Insight	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 Radeon Pro 455 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 455 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 Pro 455 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 860M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 455 and GeForce GTX 860M

Radeon Pro 455

The Radeon Pro 455 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: 3,113 points.

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 455 scores 3,113 and the GeForce GTX 860M reaches 3,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 455 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 860M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M). Raw compute: 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M).

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
G3D Mark Score	3,113	3,095
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1152 or 640+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.313 TFLOPS	1.389 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 455) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
DirectX	12_0+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 455) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 455 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 860M's 75W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 455) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro 455	GeForce GTX 860M
TDP	35W-53%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.9+115%	41.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 455 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) vs 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) — the Radeon Pro 455 offers 25.7% better value. The Radeon Pro 455 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).