Radeon RX 460 vs GeForce GTX 480
Radeon RX 460
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 460 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 460 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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (4 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 | 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 (+166.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $100), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 187.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+187.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and GeForce GTX 480
Radeon RX 460
The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 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 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) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 480). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,099 | 4,075 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+87% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.15 TFLOPS+60% | 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 460 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 460 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) 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) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 480) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+167% | 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480). Vulkan: Supported vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | Supported | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 480's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 480). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | None | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 170mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 54.7+236% | 16.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX 460 costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 187% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon RX 460 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110-78% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-65% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.1+187% | 40.8 |
| Codename | Baffin | GF100 |
| Release | August 8 2016 | March 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #485 | #488 |
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