Radeon RX 460 vs Quadro M2200

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 Quadro M2200

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% 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.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 $70), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 90.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+90.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)

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

Quadro M2200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and Quadro M2200

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.

Quadro M2200

The Quadro M2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 695 MHz to 1036 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,294 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 and the Quadro M2200 reaches 4,294 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro M2200 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 1,024 (Quadro M2200). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1036 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
G3D Mark Score	4,099	4,294+5%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.15 TFLOPS+1%	2.122 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+16%	1036 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	224 KB	384 KB+71%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M2200). Vulkan: Supported vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	Supported	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2200). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs 2nd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2200).

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
Encoder	VCE 3.4	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	2nd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the Quadro M2200's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 350W (Quadro M2200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro M2200
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	54.7	78.1+43%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Quadro M2200 launched at $500 and now averages $70. The Radeon RX 460 costs 50% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 61.3 (Quadro M2200) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 91% better value. The Quadro M2200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).