GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs Radeon HD 7870 XT
When comparing GeForce GTX 460 v2 and Radeon HD 7870 XT, 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 v2 and Radeon HD 7870 XT is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 460 v2
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Radeon HD 7870 XT
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Main Specs
GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon HD 7870 XT | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | 185 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort |
- Radeon HD 7870 XT has 15% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
- GeForce GTX 460 v2 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 7870 XT uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon HD 7870 XT has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 460 v2 is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 7870 XT - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon HD 7870 XT is 146 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
- GeForce GTX 460 v2 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 7870 XT - by 28 nm process technology.
- Radeon HD 7870 XT is 57 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 7870 XT is 1992 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 215% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Battlefield 5 is 223% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 100−110 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Dota 2 is 64% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Far Cry 5 is 261% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 75−80 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Fortnite is 191% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Forza Horizon 4 is 250% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Grand Theft Auto V is 144% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Metro Exodus is 287% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Minecraft is 28% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 176% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 264% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
high / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7870 XT in World of Tanks is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 460 v2 | Radeon HD 7870 XT | |
Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
Code name | GF114 | Tahiti |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 24 September 2011 | 19 November 2012 |
Pipelines | 336 | 1536 |
Core clock speed | 779 MHz | 925 MHz |
Boost Clock | 975 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1,950 million | 4,313 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 43.62 | 93.60 |
Floating-point performance | 1,045.6 gflops | 2,995 gflops |
Length | 210 mm | 267 mm |
Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 4008 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 96.19 GB/s | 192.0 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | 2.1 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 75 Mh/s | 346 Mh/s |
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) | 14.5 Mh/s | |
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