Radeon RX 460
VS
GeForce GTX 880M SLI

Radeon RX 460 vs GeForce GTX 880M SLI

AMD

Radeon RX 460

2016Core: 1090 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

2014Core: 954 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M SLI

#192
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
398%
#194
361%
#195
360%
#199
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
327%
#200
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
325%
#202
GeForce GTX 880M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
99%
#206
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#212
GeForce GTX 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
94%
#216
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
89%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% 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 880M SLI.

InsightRadeon RX 460GeForce GTX 880M SLI
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 460 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 880M SLI

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 206W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,091 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 and the GeForce GTX 880M SLI reaches 4,091 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M SLI uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 880M SLI).

FeatureRadeon RX 460GeForce GTX 880M SLI
G3D Mark Score
4,099
4,091
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
3072+243%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 460GeForce GTX 880M SLI
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M SLI has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) — a 42.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 880M SLI. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 460GeForce GTX 880M SLI
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
160 GB/s+43%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 880M SLI's 206W — a 93.2% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M SLI). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon RX 460GeForce GTX 880M SLI
TDP
75W-64%
206W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
170mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
54.7+175%
19.9
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon RX 460GeForce GTX 880M SLI
MSRP
$110
Avg Price (30d)
$35
Codename
Baffin
N15E-GX-A2
Release
August 8 2016
March 12 2014
Ranking
#485
#310