Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs GeForce GTX 460M
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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.
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. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank 278 and the GeForce GTX 460M is on rank 181, so the GeForce GTX 460M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 460M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 775.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+775.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 7 3700U and GeForce GTX 460M
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce GTX 460M
The GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,218 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217 | 1,218 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+433% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+285% | 0.5184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 24.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460M costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce GTX 460M offers 768.6% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 30.4+769% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GF106 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #467 | #814 |
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