FirePro V7900 vs GeForce GTX 460

FirePro V7900

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce GTX 460

2010Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V7900

150

2,261

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce GTX 460

160

2,275

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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. The FirePro V7900 is positioned at rank #279 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 V7900

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

93%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

92%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

88%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

88%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6537%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

98%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

98%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

95%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

93%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

92%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

92%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

91%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

89%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V7900	GeForce GTX 460
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $120), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 383% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7900	GeForce GTX 460
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+383%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 V7900 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7900 and GeForce GTX 460

FirePro V7900

The FirePro V7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,261 points.

GeForce GTX 460

The GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,275 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7900 scores 2,261 and the GeForce GTX 460 reaches 2,275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7900) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	FirePro V7900	GeForce GTX 460
G3D Mark Score	2,261	2,275
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1280+281%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+105%	0.9072 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	320 KB	448 KB+40%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7900	GeForce GTX 460
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 V7900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The FirePro V7900 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro V7900	GeForce GTX 460
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+167%	0.75 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro V7900) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	FirePro V7900	GeForce GTX 460
Encoder	None	—
Decoder	UVD 3.1	—
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7900 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The FirePro V7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7900) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro V7900	GeForce GTX 460
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	279mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	100°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.1+6%	14.2

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7900 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 79.2% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (FirePro V7900) vs 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 384% better value. The FirePro V7900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).