Radeon R9 350 vs GeForce GTX 460 v2

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 v2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 v2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.9%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 R9 350 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 350 and GeForce GTX 460 v2

Radeon R9 350

The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce GTX 460 v2

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 779 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,016 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 350 scores 1,998 and the GeForce GTX 460 v2 reaches 2,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 350 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 350) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 350) vs 1.046 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 v2).

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
G3D Mark Score	1,998	2,016
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2560+662%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.12 TFLOPS+389%	1.046 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+167%	24
TMUs	160+186%	56
L1 Cache	640 KB+43%	448 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 350 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 1 GB. The Radeon R9 350 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 350) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 460 v2) — the Radeon R9 350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
DirectX	12_0	12 (FL 11_0)
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs Legacy (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo VP4.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Encoder	VCE 1.0	Legacy
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 350 draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 460 v2's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R9 350) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 210mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GTX 460 v2
TDP	300W	160W-47%
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	168mm	210mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Perf/Watt	6.7	12.6+88%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 launched at $199 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 40.3 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) — the GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers 0.7% better value. The Radeon R9 350 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).