Radeon RX 460 (móvel) vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 460 (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $149), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 218.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+218.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149) |
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 RX 460 (móvel) and Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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.
Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) scores 4,100 and the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 reaches 4,260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Raw compute: 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Boost clocks: 1180 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,100 | 4,260+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1280+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.115 TFLOPS | 2.496 TFLOPS+18% |
| Boost Clock | 1180 MHz+21% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 384 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s+60% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) draws 55W versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 220mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-50% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 220mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 74.5+93% | 38.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) costs 69.8% less ($104 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers 218.5% better value. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-34% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-70% | $149 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.1+219% | 28.6 |
| Codename | Baffin | Trinidad |
| Release | August 8 2016 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #499 | #456 |
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