Radeon R7 M460 vs Firepro M4100

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. The Radeon R7 M460 is positioned at rank #508 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon R7 M460

#498

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2537%

#500

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2300%

#501

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2293%

#505

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2086%

#506

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2071%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#513

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#514

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

98%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#516

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

97%

#517

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

#518

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#523

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Firepro M4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M460	Firepro M4100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Firepro M4100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Firepro M4100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $250), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 725.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M460	Firepro M4100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+725.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 R7 M460 Benchmark Check

Firepro M4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M460 and Firepro M4100

Radeon R7 M460

The Radeon R7 M460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,069 points.

Firepro M4100

The Firepro M4100 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 670 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M460 scores 1,069 and the Firepro M4100 reaches 1,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M460 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Firepro M4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M460) vs 384 (Firepro M4100). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M460) vs 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100).

Feature	Radeon R7 M460	Firepro M4100
G3D Mark Score	1,069	1,059
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.864 TFLOPS+68%	0.5146 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M460	Firepro M4100
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Firepro M4100 has 2 GB. The Firepro M4100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R7 M460) vs 256 KB (Firepro M4100) — the Firepro M4100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M460	Firepro M4100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M460 draws 75W versus the Firepro M4100's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M460) vs 350W (Firepro M4100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M460	Firepro M4100
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	82mm
Height	—	70mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	14.3	35.3+147%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M460 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Firepro M4100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The Firepro M4100 costs 88% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (Radeon R7 M460) vs 35.3 (Firepro M4100) — the Firepro M4100 offers 720.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).