Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs GeForce GTX 460M
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 460M with Radeon RX 7900 GRE, including specs and performance data.
RX 7900 GRE outperforms GTX 460M by a whopping 2129% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 798 | 29 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 68.69 |
| Power efficiency | 4.42 | 18.96 |
| Architecture | Fermi (2010−2014) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2025) |
| GPU code name | GF106 | Navi 31 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 3 September 2010 (14 years ago) | 27 July 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $549 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 192 | 5120 |
| Core clock speed | 675 MHz | 1287 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 2245 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 1,170 million | 57,700 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 260 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 21.60 | 718.4 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.5184 TFLOPS | 45.98 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24 | 160 |
| TMUs | 32 | 320 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 80 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 276 mm |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | 2x 8-pin |
| SLI options | + | - |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1536 MB | 16 GB |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1250 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 60.0 GB/s | 576.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB Type-C |
| HDMI | - | + |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 API with Feature Level 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| CUDA | + | - |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.
3DMark Vantage Performance
3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| 900p | 30
−2067%
| 650−700
+2067%
|
| Full HD | 38
−442%
| 206
+442%
|
| 1440p | 5−6
−2480%
| 129
+2480%
|
| 4K | 3−4
−2467%
| 77
+2467%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 2.67 |
| 1440p | no data | 4.26 |
| 4K | no data | 7.13 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−11
−2990%
|
300−350
+2990%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
−3367%
|
208
+3367%
|
| God of War | 8−9
−2138%
|
179
+2138%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 10−11
−1650%
|
170−180
+1650%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−11
−2990%
|
300−350
+2990%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
−2967%
|
184
+2967%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 8−9
−2075%
|
174
+2075%
|
| Fortnite | 16−18
−1788%
|
300−350
+1788%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
−1620%
|
250−260
+1620%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 6−7
−3133%
|
190−200
+3133%
|
| God of War | 8−9
−2088%
|
175
+2088%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
−1150%
|
170−180
+1150%
|
| Valorant | 45−50
−702%
|
350−400
+702%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 10−11
−1650%
|
170−180
+1650%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−11
−2990%
|
300−350
+2990%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 55−60
−405%
|
270−280
+405%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
−2533%
|
158
+2533%
|
| Dota 2 | 27−30
−1969%
|
600−650
+1969%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 8−9
−2000%
|
168
+2000%
|
| Fortnite | 16−18
−1788%
|
300−350
+1788%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
−1620%
|
250−260
+1620%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 6−7
−3133%
|
190−200
+3133%
|
| God of War | 8−9
−1863%
|
157
+1863%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 8−9
−1950%
|
164
+1950%
|
| Metro Exodus | 5−6
−3480%
|
179
+3480%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
−1150%
|
170−180
+1150%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
−3720%
|
382
+3720%
|
| Valorant | 45−50
−702%
|
350−400
+702%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 10−11
−1650%
|
170−180
+1650%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
−2367%
|
148
+2367%
|
| Dota 2 | 27−30
−1969%
|
600−650
+1969%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 8−9
−1838%
|
155
+1838%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
−1620%
|
250−260
+1620%
|
| God of War | 8−9
−1475%
|
126
+1475%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
−1150%
|
170−180
+1150%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
−1990%
|
209
+1990%
|
| Valorant | 45−50
−702%
|
350−400
+702%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 16−18
−1788%
|
300−350
+1788%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 6−7
−3217%
|
190−200
+3217%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 21−24
−2227%
|
500−550
+2227%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 2−3
−6400%
|
130
+6400%
|
| Metro Exodus | 1−2
−11000%
|
111
+11000%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 27−30
−548%
|
170−180
+548%
|
| Valorant | 27−30
−1532%
|
450−500
+1532%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
−4800%
|
98
+4800%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 5−6
−2980%
|
154
+2980%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 7−8
−3086%
|
220−230
+3086%
|
| God of War | 2−3
−5100%
|
104
+5100%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 3−4
−5100%
|
156
+5100%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 5−6
−2920%
|
150−160
+2920%
|
4K
High Preset
| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
−844%
|
151
+844%
|
| Valorant | 14−16
−2100%
|
300−350
+2100%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 0−1 | 45 |
| Dota 2 | 8−9
−2025%
|
170−180
+2025%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 2−3
−5250%
|
107
+5250%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 3−4
−5733%
|
170−180
+5733%
|
| God of War | 2−3
−3250%
|
67
+3250%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 3−4
−3100%
|
95−100
+3100%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 3−4
−2533%
|
75−80
+2533%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 160−170
+0%
|
160−170
+0%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 85−90
+0%
|
85−90
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 71
+0%
|
71
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 125
+0%
|
125
+0%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 120−130
+0%
|
120−130
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 85−90
+0%
|
85−90
+0%
|
This is how GTX 460M and RX 7900 GRE compete in popular games:
- RX 7900 GRE is 2067% faster in 900p
- RX 7900 GRE is 442% faster in 1080p
- RX 7900 GRE is 2480% faster in 1440p
- RX 7900 GRE is 2467% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Metro Exodus, with 1440p resolution and the High Preset, the RX 7900 GRE is 11000% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- RX 7900 GRE performs better in 55 tests (90%)
- there's a draw in 6 tests (10%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.90 | 64.65 |
| Recency | 3 September 2010 | 27 July 2023 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1536 MB | 16 GB |
| Chip lithography | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 260 Watt |
GTX 460M has 420% lower power consumption.
RX 7900 GRE, on the other hand, has a 2129.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, a 966.7% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 460M in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 460M is a notebook graphics card while Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a desktop one.
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