GeForce GTX 460 SE vs Radeon HD 8970M
When comparing GeForce GTX 460 SE and Radeon HD 8970M, 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 8970M 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 8970M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 8970M 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 Radeon HD 8970M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 8970M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 460 SE has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 8970M.
- GeForce GTX 460 SE is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 8970M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon HD 8970M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
- GeForce GTX 460 SE is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8970M - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 460 SE is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 8970M - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 SE is 450 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8970M.
- GeForce GTX 460 SE is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 8970M - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8970M is 3100 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Battlefield 5 is 115% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 230−240 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 200−210 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 85−90 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 57% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 32% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Dota 2 is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Far Cry 5 is 116% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Fortnite is 85% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 34% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 61% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in World of Tanks is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 460 SE. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 460 SE | Radeon HD 8970M | |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN |
| Code name | GF104 | Neptune |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 15 November 2010 | 15 May 2013 |
| Pipelines | 288 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 1300 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,950 million | 2,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 31.2 billion/sec | 72.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 748.8 gflops | 2,304 gflops |
| Length | 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1700 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 108.8 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| 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 | 273 Mh/s |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Number of display connectors | 2 | |
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