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Radeon R7 M460
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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.
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 R7 M460 is positioned at rank 508 and the FirePro W4170M is on rank 56, so the FirePro W4170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M460
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4170M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M460 | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M460 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 R7 M460 and FirePro W4170M
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 W4170M
The FirePro W4170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,052 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M460 scores 1,069 and the FirePro W4170M reaches 1,052 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M460 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro W4170M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M460) vs 384 (FirePro W4170M). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M460) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,069+2% | 1,052 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+25% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1125 MHz+25% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4170M has 4 GB. The FirePro W4170M offers 700% 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 W4170M) — the FirePro W4170M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M460 draws 75W versus the FirePro W4170M's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M460) vs 350W (FirePro W4170M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 14.3+104% | 7.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | — |
| Codename | Meso | Opal |
| Release | May 15 2016 | April 23 2015 |
| Ranking | #861 | #868 |
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