FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 460M

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 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 460M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 460M: 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 3D V5800

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌48% higher power demand at 74W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 460M

2010

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 74W, a 24W reduction.
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 2 GB 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 vs 2.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $479 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro 3D V5800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (1,232 vs 1,218), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V5800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro 3D V5800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 460M Technical Specifications

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

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

GeForce GTX 460M

The GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,218 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 460M
G3D Mark Score	1,232+1%	1,218
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	800+317%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS+113%	0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	80 KB	256 KB+220%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 460M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V5800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 460M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 460M gives you 50% 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 3D V5800 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 460M. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce GTX 460M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 460M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1.5 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 460M
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 460M
Encoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 38.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 460M
TDP	74W	50W-32%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	16.6	24.4+47%