Radeon RX 460 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 480

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

2016Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1180 MHz

GeForce GTX 480

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

4,100

+0.6%

Radeon HD 6970M

Radeon RX 550

Radeon R7 260X

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon R9 290X / 390X

4,075

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX TITAN X

TITAN V CEO Edition

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is positioned at rank #103 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 RX 460 (móvel)

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#93

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

262%

#95

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

238%

#96

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

237%

#100

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

216%

#101

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

214%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

100%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

99%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

94%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

92%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

92%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

92%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480.

Insight	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $100), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 123.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+123.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 RX 460 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 480 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 480

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,100 points. Launch price was $86.

GeForce GTX 480

The GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,075 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) scores 4,100 and the GeForce GTX 480 reaches 4,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 480 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 480). Raw compute: 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480).

Feature	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
G3D Mark Score	4,100	4,075
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+87%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.115 TFLOPS+57%	1.345 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	56	60+7%
L1 Cache	224 KB	960 KB+329%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
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 RX 460 (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 177.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 480) — a 58.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 480. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 480) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+33%	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	177.4 GB/s+58%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480).

Feature	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
Encoder	VCE 3.4	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 480's 250W — a 127.9% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 480). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 480
TDP	55W-78%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75-17%	90°C
Perf/Watt	74.5+357%	16.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) costs 55% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers 123.3% better value. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).