FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 460M

CPU

GPU

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5900

1,232

+1.1%

1,218

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V5900 is positioned at rank 290 and the GeForce GTX 460M is on rank 181, so the GeForce GTX 460M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

97%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#275

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7171%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

96%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#301

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

88%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

85%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M

#171

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

357%

#173

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

323%

#174

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

322%

#178

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

293%

#179

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

291%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460M.

Insight	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 169.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+169.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro V5900 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5900 and GeForce GTX 460M

FirePro V5900

The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.

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 V5900 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 V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
G3D Mark Score	1,232+1%	1,218
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6144 TFLOPS+19%	0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M has 2 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V5900) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+33%	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
Encoder	None	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 460M
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	80°C
Perf/Watt	16.4	24.4+49%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5900 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) — the FirePro V5900 offers 170.1% better value. The FirePro V5900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).