GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon HD 5970
When comparing GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon HD 5970, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon HD 5970 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 460 SE
Radeon HD 5970
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5970 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 294 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort |
- Radeon HD 5970 has 96% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon HD 5970 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 460 SE is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 5970 - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 SE is 575 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
- GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon HD 5970 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
- Radeon HD 5970 is 297 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 5970 is 2300 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Battlefield 5 is 21% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon HD 5970 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Dota 2 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Far Cry 5 is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Fortnite is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Forza Horizon 4 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Metro Exodus is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−105 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Minecraft is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in World of Tanks is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 5970 | |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Code name | GF104 | Hemlock |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release date | 15 November 2010 | 18 November 2009 |
| Pipelines | 288 | 1600 |
| Core clock speed | 1300 MHz | 725 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,950 million | 2,154 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 31.2 billion/sec | 58.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 748.8 gflops | 2x 2,320.0 gflops |
| Length | 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm) | 305 mm |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1700 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 108.8 GB/s | 128.0 GB/s |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 288 | |
| Bus support | 16x PCI-E 2.0 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | Internal | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 48 Mh/s | |
| Number of display connectors | 2 | |