GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

When comparing GeForce GTX 460M SLI and Radeon HD 4870 X2, 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 460M SLI and Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon HD 4870 X2

GeForce GTX 460M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 460M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 460M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 460M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon HD 4870 X2
Power consumption (TDP)		286 Watt
Interface		PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2x1536 MB	1 GB
Display Connectors		2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce GTX 460M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 25 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 2350 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	3−4
ultra / 1080p	7−8	1−2
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	14−16
medium / 1080p	16−18	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	21−24	8−9
ultra / 1080p	18−20	6−7
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
low / 720p	45−50	21−24
medium / 1080p	21−24	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 145% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 460M SLI and Radeon HD 4870 X2 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	190−200	130−140
medium / 768p	160−170	100−110
ultra / 1080p	85−90	50−55
QHD / 1440p	50−55	24−27
4K / 2160p	30−33	−
high / 768p	120−130	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 58% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	55−60	70−75
ultra / 1080p	35−40	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	100−110	75−80
medium / 768p	85−90	55−60
ultra / 1080p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Dota 2 is 50% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	14−16	4−5
ultra / 1080p	14−16	4−5
4K / 2160p	5−6	1−2
low / 720p	30−35	14−16
medium / 1080p	16−18	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 183% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	21−24	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	7−8
QHD / 1440p	16−18	4−5
low / 720p	90−95	60−65
medium / 1080p	45−50	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Fortnite is 85% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	21−24	8−9
ultra / 1080p	18−20	7−8
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
low / 720p	45−50	21−24
medium / 1080p	24−27	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	75−80	50−55
medium / 768p	65−70	−
high / 1080p	24−27	10−11
ultra / 1080p	10−12	4−5
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
medium / 720p	−	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 72% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	8−9	2−3
ultra / 1080p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	9−10
medium / 1080p	10−12	4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
high / 1080p	−	70−75
ultra / 1080p	100−105	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
low / 720p	50−55	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	12−14	7−8
ultra / 1080p	9−10	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	8−9
medium / 1080p	14−16	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 114% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	45−50	20−22
medium / 768p	27−30	12−14
high / 1080p	16−18	7−8
ultra / 1080p	10−11	5−6
4K / 2160p	7−8	1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 144% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	95−100	75−80
medium / 768p	55−60	40−45
ultra / 1080p	30−35	18−20
high / 768p	50−55	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M SLI in World of Tanks is 42% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon HD 4870 X2
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale
Code name	N11E-GS	R700
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	3 September 2010	12 August 2008
Pipelines	384	800
Core clock speed	675 MHz	700 MHz
Transistor count		956 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	55 nm
Texture fill rate		28.00
Floating-point performance		2x 1,120.0 gflops
Length		267 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1250 MHz	3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth		115.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0	10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model		4.1
OpenGL		3.3
OpenCL		1.1
Vulkan		N/A
CUDA	+
Laptop size	large
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GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

GeForce GTX 460M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

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