GeForce GTX 460M vs Radeon HD 8790M
When comparing GeForce GTX 460M and Radeon HD 8790M, 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 and Radeon HD 8790M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 460M and Radeon HD 8790M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 460M and Radeon HD 8790M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Radeon HD 8790M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 460M
Radeon HD 8790M
Power consumption (TDP)
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1536 MB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 460M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 8790M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 460M has 1534 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 460M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 8790M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 500 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8790M.
GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 8790M - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 3250 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
2−3
3−4
ultra / 1080p
0−1
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
14−16
medium / 1080p
5−6
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
high / 1080p
7−8
8−9
ultra / 1080p
5−6
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
21−24
medium / 1080p
7−8
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Battlefield 5 is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 460M and Radeon HD 8790M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
110−120
120−130
medium / 768p
90−95
100−110
ultra / 1080p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
24−27
24−27
high / 768p
65−70
75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
ultra / 1080p
18−20
21−24
medium / 1080p
40−45
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
low / 768p
75−80
75−80
medium / 768p
50−55
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Dota 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
high / 1080p
3−4
4−5
ultra / 1080p
3−4
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
12−14
14−16
medium / 1080p
4−5
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
7−8
QHD / 1440p
4−5
4−5
low / 720p
55−60
60−65
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Fortnite is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
high / 1080p
6−7
8−9
ultra / 1080p
6−7
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
21−24
medium / 1080p
8−9
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Forza Horizon 4 is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
8−9
10−11
ultra / 1080p
3−4
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
40−45
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Grand Theft Auto V is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
high / 1080p
1−2
2−3
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
7−8
9−10
medium / 1080p
3−4
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Metro Exodus is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
low / 768p
85−90
85−90
high / 1080p
65−70
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Minecraft is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
27−30
30−35
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
high / 1080p
6−7
7−8
ultra / 1080p
3−4
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
6−7
8−9
medium / 1080p
−
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
low / 768p
16−18
20−22
medium / 768p
10−12
12−14
high / 1080p
6−7
7−8
ultra / 1080p
4−5
5−6
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
low / 768p
70−75
75−80
medium / 768p
35−40
40−45
ultra / 1080p
16−18
18−20
high / 768p
30−33
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in World of Tanks is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 460M
Radeon HD 8790M
Architecture
Fermi
GCN
Code name
N11E-GS
Mars XTX
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
3 September 2010
16 November 2012
Pipelines
192
384
Core clock speed
1350 MHz
850 MHz
Boost Clock
900 MHz
Transistor count
1,170 million
950 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
16.1 billion/sec
21.60
Floating-point performance
518.4 gflops
691.2 gflops
Memory bus width
192 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
1250 MHz
4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth
60.0 GB/s
64 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 API with Feature Level 12.1
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
1.2.131
CUDA
+
SLI options
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
33 Mh/s
80 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
medium sized
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