GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Radeon R9 270X

When comparing GeForce GTX 460M SLI and Radeon R9 270X, 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 R9 270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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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 R9 270X
Power consumption (TDP)		180 Watt
Interface		PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		2 x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2x1536 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors		2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 460M SLI and Radeon R9 270X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 270X - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon R9 270X - with GCN.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 270X - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	24−27
ultra / 1080p	7−8	14−16
QHD / 1440p	2−3	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 720p	27−30	45−50
medium / 1080p	16−18	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
high / 1080p	21−24	40−45
ultra / 1080p	18−20	30−35
QHD / 1440p	4−5	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	10−12
low / 720p	45−50	80−85
medium / 1080p	21−24	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Battlefield 5 is 91% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	190−200	240−250
medium / 768p	160−170	210−220
ultra / 1080p	85−90	140−150
QHD / 1440p	50−55	110−120
4K / 2160p	30−33	60−65
high / 768p	120−130	180−190
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 47% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	35−40	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	100−110	120−130
medium / 768p	85−90	110−120
ultra / 1080p	55−60	90−95
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Dota 2 is 32% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
high / 1080p	14−16	30−35
ultra / 1080p	14−16	27−30
QHD / 1440p	−	21−24
4K / 2160p	5−6	10−11
low / 720p	30−35	60−65
medium / 1080p	16−18	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Far Cry 5 is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
high / 1080p	21−24	40−45
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−35
QHD / 1440p	16−18	18−20
low / 720p	90−95	140−150
medium / 1080p	45−50	85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Fortnite is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
high / 1080p	21−24	40−45
ultra / 1080p	18−20	30−35
QHD / 1440p	7−8	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	16−18
low / 720p	45−50	80−85
medium / 1080p	24−27	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Forza Horizon 4 is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	75−80	110−120
medium / 768p	65−70	100−110
high / 1080p	24−27	50−55
ultra / 1080p	10−12	21−24
QHD / 1440p	1−2	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Grand Theft Auto V is 69% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
high / 1080p	8−9	16−18
ultra / 1080p	6−7	12−14
QHD / 1440p	−	12−14
4K / 2160p	2−3	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	45−50
medium / 1080p	10−12	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	100−110	120−130
ultra / 1080p	100−105	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Minecraft is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	50−55	80−85
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
high / 1080p	12−14	18−20
ultra / 1080p	9−10	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	3−4
low / 720p	24−27	45−50
medium / 1080p	14−16	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 73% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	27−30	55−60
high / 1080p	16−18	30−35
ultra / 1080p	10−11	18−20
4K / 2160p	7−8	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 90% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	30−35	45−50
high / 768p	50−55	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 460M SLI.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Radeon R9 270X
Architecture	Fermi	GCN
Code name	N11E-GS	Curacao XT
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	3 September 2010	8 October 2013
Pipelines	384	1280
Core clock speed	675 MHz
Boost Clock		1050 MHz
Transistor count		2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate		84.00
Floating-point performance		2,688 gflops
Memory bus width	192 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth		179.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model		5.1
OpenGL		4.6
OpenCL		1.2
Vulkan		+
CUDA	+
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		318 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
TrueAudio		+
Design		reference
DisplayPort support		+
CrossFire		+
DDMA audio		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		30 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)		163 Sol/s
AppAcceleration		+
LiquidVR		+
TressFX		+
UVD		+
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GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Radeon R9 270X

GeForce GTX 460M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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