Radeon Pro 460 vs GeForce GTX 960M

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 Pro 460 is positioned at rank 176 and the GeForce GTX 960M is on rank 35, so the GeForce GTX 960M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 460

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

97%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

97%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

93%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

91%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

89%

#161

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2138%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

96%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

95%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

93%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

92%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

92%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

91%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

90%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

89%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M

#25

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

161%

#27

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

146%

#28

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

145%

#32

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

132%

#33

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

131%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

88%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

87%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 960M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro 460	GeForce GTX 960M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 193.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 460	GeForce GTX 960M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+193.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($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 460 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 960M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 460 and GeForce GTX 960M

Radeon Pro 460

The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.

GeForce GTX 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 460 scores 3,453 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 907 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 460	GeForce GTX 960M
G3D Mark Score	3,453+2%	3,375
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024+60%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.858 TFLOPS+23%	1.505 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	907 MHz	1176 MHz+30%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 460	GeForce GTX 960M
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)

The Radeon Pro 460 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 460	GeForce GTX 960M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 460 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 460) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro 460	GeForce GTX 960M
TDP	35W-53%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	82
Perf/Watt	98.7+119%	45.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960M costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.0 (Radeon Pro 460) vs 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 193.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).