Radeon RX 460
VS
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 460 vs Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

AMD

Radeon RX 460

2016Core: 1090 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

2016Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1180 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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#93
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
262%
#95
238%
#96
237%
#100
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
216%
#101
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
214%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
100%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
99%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
97%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
94%
#116
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
92%
#117
GeForce MX570
MSRP: $150|Avg: $120
92%
#118
Radeon RX 6500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 460 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $45), it costs 22% less, resulting in a 28.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+28.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($35)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

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.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) reaches 4,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1180 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
4,099
4,100
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
896
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.15 TFLOPS+2%
2.115 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1200 MHz+2%
1180 MHz
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
56
56
L1 Cache
224 KB
224 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 460 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
112 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-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_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Vulkan: Supported vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
DirectX
12 (FL 12_0)
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
Supported
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)).

FeatureRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Encoder
VCE 3.4
VCE 3.4
Decoder
UVD 6.3
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 460 (móvel)'s 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
TDP
75W
55W-27%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
170mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
54.7
74.5+36%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $45. The Radeon RX 460 costs 22.2% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 28.5% better value.

FeatureRadeon RX 460Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP
$110
$99-10%
Avg Price (30d)
$35-22%
$45
Performance per Dollar
117.1+29%
91.1
Codename
Baffin
Baffin
Release
August 8 2016
August 8 2016
Ranking
#485
#499