Radeon RX 7600 vs GeForce GTX 460 SE

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 Radeon RX 7600

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

109%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

104%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

104%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

103%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

103%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

102%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

100%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

99%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

97%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

97%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

96%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

95%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

94%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

93%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

93%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

91%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

90%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

90%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 7600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 734.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 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 SE.

Insight	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+734.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-734.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 66.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 460 SE.

Insight	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅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.

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7600 and GeForce GTX 460 SE

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

GeForce GTX 460 SE

The GeForce GTX 460 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,988 points. Launch price was $160.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the GeForce GTX 460 SE's 1,988 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 734.1%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 SE uses Fermi, both on 6 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE).

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
G3D Mark Score	16,581+734%	1,988
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Fermi
Process Node	6 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+611%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS+2805%	0.7488 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 460 SE lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 SE has 1 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 460 SE) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+700%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE).

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
Encoder	VCN 4.0	UVD 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the GeForce GTX 460 SE's 150W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	GeForce GTX 460 SE
TDP	165W	150W-9%
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	240mm	210mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.5+656%	13.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce GTX 460 SE launched at $160 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 460 SE costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 39.8 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 66.6% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).