GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon 550X

When comparing GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon 550X, 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 550X 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 550X

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 460 SE Radeon 550X
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • GeForce GTX 460 SE has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
  • GeForce GTX 460 SE is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon 550X has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 460 SE is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 SE is 218 MHz higher, than Radeon 550X.
  • GeForce GTX 460 SE is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Radeon 550X is 137 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5300 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 7−8
ultra / 1080p 5−6 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 16−18
medium / 1080p 12−14 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 SE in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon 550X.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 460 SE Radeon 550X
Architecture Fermi GCN 4.0
Code name GF104 Lexa
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 15 November 2010 27 March 2019
Pipelines 288 512
Core clock speed 1300 MHz 1082 MHz
Boost Clock 1218 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 31.2 billion/sec 38.98
Floating-point performance 748.8 gflops
Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm) 145 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1700 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 108.8 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
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