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Radeon R7 M460
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Radeon 625
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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 Radeon 625 is on rank 357, so the Radeon 625 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 Radeon 625
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 625 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 625 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 625 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M460.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M460 | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| 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 Radeon 625 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $250 for the Radeon R7 M460, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 403.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M460 | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+403.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M460 and Radeon 625
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.
Radeon 625
The Radeon 625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,077 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M460 scores 1,069 and the Radeon 625 reaches 1,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M460 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon 625 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M460) vs 384 (Radeon 625). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M460) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 625). Boost clocks: 1125 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,069 | 1,077 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+10% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1125 MHz+10% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M460 draws 75W versus the Radeon 625's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 625 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M460) vs 350W (Radeon 625). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 14.3 | 21.5+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M460 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon 625 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon 625 costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (Radeon R7 M460) vs 21.5 (Radeon 625) — the Radeon 625 offers 400% better value. The Radeon 625 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M460 | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $100-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $50-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3 | 21.5+400% |
| Codename | Meso | Polaris 24 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #861 | #858 |
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