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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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 205.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). 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) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-205.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+205.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 78% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 51.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) |
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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) scores 4,100 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 205.7%. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1180 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,100 | 12,535+206% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2560+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.115 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+330% |
| Boost Clock | 1180 MHz | 1777 MHz+51% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 0.22 MB | 2.5 MB+1036% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 224 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 81.1% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-58% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 74.5 | 96.4+29% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) costs 78.5% less ($164 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers 51.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-60% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-78% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.1+52% | 60.0 |
| Codename | Baffin | GA106 |
| Release | August 8 2016 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #499 | #211 |
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