Radeon E6460
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Radeon E6460

AMD

G3D Mark

324

MSRP

$150

AVG Price

$40

May 2 2011
45 Watt
TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)

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.

Overview

The Radeon E6460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 324 points. Launch price was $239.99.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon E6460 is positioned at rank #312 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E6460

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
3358%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3226%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
3189%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3183%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3177%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
3159%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
3119%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3107%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3079%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
3070%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
3033%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3027%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
2972%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
2970%
#297
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
3704%
#312
Radeon E6460
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#313
Radeon HD 6290
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#314
GeForce GTX 280
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
92%
#315
Radeon HD 3470
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
90%
#316
Radeon HD 3000
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
89%
#317
GeForce GT 120
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
87%
#318
Radeon HD 6250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
87%
#319
GeForce 6600 LE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
79%
#320
Radeon HD 3670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
78%
#321
Radeon HD 3200
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
76%
#322
Radeon HD 2350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $48
71%
#323
Radeon HD 2400
MSRP: $79|Avg: $10
71%
#324
Radeon HD 2400 XT
MSRP: $79|Avg: $10
70%
#326
GeForce 7300 GT
MSRP: $89|Avg: $20
64%
#327
Radeon HD 3870 X2
MSRP: $449|Avg: $40
61%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon E6460 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon E6460 scores 324 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Turks), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 480 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output).

SpecificationRadeon E6460
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score324
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTurks
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute480
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency600 MHz
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second14.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count716 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#923
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon E6460 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon E6460
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon E6460 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon E6460
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E6460 draws 45 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None.

SpecificationRadeon E6460
TDPPower consumption under load45 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeNone
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $40 (MSRP: $150), the Radeon E6460 delivers 8 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #312 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #923 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon E6460
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$40
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#312
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#923
Release DateMay 2 2011
Release Year2011

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