FirePro W6150M vs GeForce GTX 460

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro W6150M

2015

Why buy it

✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 768 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 460

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 768 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 768 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

FirePro W6150M

2015

GeForce GTX 460

2010

Why buy it

✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 768 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 768 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 768 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro W6150M better than GeForce GTX 460?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,358 vs 2,275 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro W6150M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W6150M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2010, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 768 MB, and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro W6150M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro W6150M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 3.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 460 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 460 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 460 is 2010 hardware with 768 MB of VRAM, 2,275 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 W6150M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
1080p
low	53 FPS	41 FPS
medium	34 FPS	33 FPS
high	25 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	23 FPS
medium	22 FPS	17 FPS
high	12 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	10 FPS
medium	7 FPS	8 FPS
high	5 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
1080p
low	71 FPS	80 FPS
medium	42 FPS	57 FPS
high	31 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	33 FPS	46 FPS
medium	21 FPS	30 FPS
high	13 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	18 FPS
medium	6 FPS	12 FPS
high	5 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
1080p
low	106 FPS	102 FPS
medium	85 FPS	82 FPS
high	71 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	77 FPS
medium	64 FPS	61 FPS
high	53 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	38 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	51 FPS
medium	42 FPS	41 FPS
high	35 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
1080p
low	106 FPS	102 FPS
medium	85 FPS	82 FPS
high	71 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	77 FPS
medium	64 FPS	61 FPS
high	53 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	38 FPS
4K
low	44 FPS	51 FPS
medium	33 FPS	41 FPS
high	27 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W6150M and GeForce GTX 460

FirePro W6150M

The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 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 W6150M scores 2,358 and the GeForce GTX 460 reaches 2,275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
G3D Mark Score	2,358+4%	2,275
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768+129%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.651 TFLOPS+82%	0.9072 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	56+17%
L1 Cache	192 KB	448 KB+133%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 460 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro W6150M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
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 W6150M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The FirePro W6150M offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+433%	0.75 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
Encoder	VCE 2.0	—
Decoder	UVD 4.2	—
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The FirePro W6150M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro W6150M	GeForce GTX 460
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	82mm	—
Height	105mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.7+11%	14.2