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RX 460 vs HD 7870: which is better?

Radeon RX 460 is about 13% faster than Radeon HD 7870 in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon HD 7870 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon RX 460

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $64 (used)Part score 20/100
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AMD

Radeon HD 7870

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: Radeon RX 460Cheaper: Radeon HD 7870Value: Radeon HD 7870

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
18/100
34 FPS
Average FPS
30 FPS
≈ $64 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
75/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon RX 460Radeon HD 7870
34average FPS
30average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
100
81
Counter-Strike 2
46
43
League of Legends
115
93
Fortnite
10
11
Apex Legends
19
20
Rainbow Six Siege X
56
52
Overwatch 2
32
30
Rocket League
69
56
PUBG: Battlegrounds
20
18
Call of Duty: Warzone
11
15
Marvel Rivals
<10
11
Dota 2
49
40

Other games

GTA V
20
18
Minecraft
59
48
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
20
19
Roblox
55
45
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
18
15
Rust
<10
10

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