Radeon R7 250X vs GeForce GTX 460
Radeon R7 250X
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 250X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 20.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅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 R7 250X and GeForce GTX 460
Radeon R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
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 R7 250X scores 2,269 and the GeForce GTX 460 reaches 2,275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,269 | 2,275 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+90% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS+34% | 0.9072 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 448 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | 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 R7 250X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The Radeon R7 250X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 250X) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+167% | 0.75 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 72 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 460).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250X draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 250X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 250X) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-50% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-11% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.4+100% | 14.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 20.4% better value. The Radeon R7 250X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce GTX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-50% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.6 | 91.0+20% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GF104 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | July 12 2010 |
| Ranking | #655 | #652 |
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