Compare / Radeon RX 460 vs Radeon R9 270X

RX 460 vs R9 270X: which is better?

Radeon RX 460 is about 17% faster than Radeon R9 270X in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon R9 270X offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon RX 460

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

Radeon R9 270X

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 18/100
Faster: Radeon RX 460Cheaper: Radeon R9 270XValue: Radeon R9 270X

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
18/100
48 FPS
Average FPS
41 FPS
≈ $64 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $48 (used)
90/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Radeon RX 460Radeon R9 270X
Video memory (VRAM)2 / 4 GB2 / 4 GB
Board power75 W180 W
Recommended PSU≥ 450 W≥ 550 W
AI upscalingFSRFSR
Ray tracingNoNo
Release year20162013

Radeon RX 460: 2 / 4 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Radeon R9 270X: 2 / 4 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon RX 460Radeon R9 270X
48average FPS
41average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value