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Radeon R7 M460
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GeForce 920MX
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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 GeForce 920MX is on rank 360, so the GeForce 920MX 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 GeForce 920MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920MX.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M460 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 920MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 920MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $54 (vs $250), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 360.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M460 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+360.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($54) |
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 GeForce 920MX
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.
GeForce 920MX
The GeForce 920MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,064 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M460 scores 1,069 and the GeForce 920MX reaches 1,064 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M460 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce 920MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M460) vs 256 (GeForce 920MX). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M460) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920MX). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,069 | 1,064 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+70% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1125 MHz+13% | 993 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R7 M460) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920MX) — the GeForce 920MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M460 draws 75W versus the GeForce 920MX's 16W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce 920MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M460) vs 350W (GeForce 920MX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 16W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 14.3 | 66.5+365% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M460 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce 920MX launched at $100 and now averages $54. The GeForce 920MX costs 78.4% less ($196 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (Radeon R7 M460) vs 19.7 (GeForce 920MX) — the GeForce 920MX offers 358.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $100-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $54-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3 | 19.7+358% |
| Codename | Meso | GM108 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #861 | #864 |
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