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FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 460M

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FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz
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GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz
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FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 460M Performance Spectrum

FirePro 3D V8700
1 GB 274
1,206
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 2900 XT
brand logoRadeon R7 PRO A10-9700
brand logoRadeon HD 6750M
brand logoRadeon R7 M460
brand logoRadeon RX 5500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
GeForce GTX 460M
1.5 GB 50
1,218
+1.0%
brand logoGeForce GTS 160M
brand logoGeForce GT 445M
brand logoGeForce GT 645M
brand logoGeForce GT 745M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

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 3D V8700 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 V8700

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌448% higher power demand at 274W 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 274W, a 224W reduction.

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 0.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 460M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (1,218 vs 1,206), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V8700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V8700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 460M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V8700 vs GeForce GTX 460M Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro 3D V8700

The FirePro 3D V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,206 points.

NVIDIA

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 V8700 scores 1,206 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700GeForce GTX 460M
G3D Mark Score
1,206
1,218
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2048+967%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+572%
0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+33%
24
TMUs
128+300%
32
L1 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+100%
384 KB
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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 V8700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700GeForce 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 V8700 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 V8700 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 460M. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700GeForce GTX 460M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
1.5 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
768 KB+100%
384 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700GeForce GTX 460M
DirectX
10.1
12 (11_0)+19%
Vulkan
None
1.2
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700GeForce GTX 460M
Encoder
UVD 2
PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder
UVD 2
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 V8700 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 138.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8700) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700GeForce GTX 460M
TDP
274W
50W-82%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
254mm
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Height
111mm
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Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
4.4
24.4+455%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro 3D V8700 (2014 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8700GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP
$1499
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Codename
Tahiti
GF106
Release
January 18 2014
September 3 2010
Ranking
#423
#814
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