Compare / Radeon RX 460 vs Radeon HD 7870

RX 460 vs HD 7870: which is better?

Radeon RX 460 is about 6% faster than Radeon HD 7870 in games (4K · 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
18 FPS
Average FPS
17 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
18average FPS
17average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
57
50
Counter-Strike 2
21
22
League of Legends
75
60
Fortnite
<10
<10
Apex Legends
<10
<10
Rainbow Six Siege X
25
27
Overwatch 2
14
15
Rocket League
37
33
PUBG: Battlegrounds
<10
<10
Call of Duty: Warzone
<10
<10
Marvel Rivals
<10
<10
Dota 2
26
23

Other games

GTA V
<10
<10
Minecraft
31
28
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
<10
EA SPORTS FC
<10
<10
Roblox
32
26
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
<10
<10
Euro Truck Simulator 2
<10
<10
Rust
<10
<10

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