Radeon RX 460 vs GeForce GTX 965M SLI

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 965M SLI

#195

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

406%

#197

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

368%

#198

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

367%

#202

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

334%

#203

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

332%

#205

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

91%

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 2.2% 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 965M SLI.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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.

Radeon RX 460 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 965M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and GeForce GTX 965M SLI

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 965M SLI

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,010 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 and the GeForce GTX 965M SLI reaches 4,010 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 965M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
G3D Mark Score	4,099+2%	4,010
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+26%	950 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 965M 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 965M 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 80.2 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) — a 39.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 460. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit x2.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s+40%	80.2 GB/s x2
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit x2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 965M SLI's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 965M SLI). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.