Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U vs GeForce GTX 460 v2
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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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 Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 v2.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 460 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 497.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 460 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+497.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Ryzen 5 5500U and GeForce GTX 460 v2
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 points.
GeForce GTX 460 v2
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 779 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,016 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U scores 2,024 and the GeForce GTX 460 v2 reaches 2,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 1.046 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 v2).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 460 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,024 | 2,016 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+319% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+397% | 1.046 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 88+57% | 56 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 460 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 5 5500U comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 1 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 460 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 460 v2's 160W — a 37% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 460 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-31% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4+46% | 12.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 launched at $199 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 40.3 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) — the GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers 501.5% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U | GeForce GTX 460 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $199-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $50-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7 | 40.3+501% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GF114 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | September 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #297 | #679 |
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