FirePro 2460 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

FirePro 2460

2012Core: 750 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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FirePro 2460 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro 2460 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 2460

2012

Why buy it

  • Costs $219 less on MSRP ($180 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.
  • Measures 170mm instead of 240mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (170 vs 22,651).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • +13224.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 5910.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.
  • 41.2% longer card at 240mm vs 170mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 13224.1% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 170), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while FirePro 2460 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $219 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $180, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5910.9% (56.8 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 2460 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 2460

The FirePro 2460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro 2460 scores 170 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 13224.1%. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
170
22,651+13224%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
512
4352+750%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.768 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+2772%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
136+325%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
4.3 MB+3208%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The FirePro 2460 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 2460 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2460 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 2460 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 2460) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX
11
12.2+11%
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2460) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder
UVD 2.3
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
UVD 2.3
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP
75W-53%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
170mm
240mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65°C-7%
70°C
Perf/Watt
2.3
141.6+6057%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 2460 came in at $180, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, FirePro 2460 was 54.9% cheaper ($219 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FirePro 2460) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 6211.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro 2460GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP
$180-55%
$399
Performance per Dollar
0.9
56.8+6211%
Codename
Cape Verde
AD106
Release
June 13 2012
May 18 2023
Ranking
#732
#59

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