GeForce 930A 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.

GeForce 930A vs GeForce GTX 460M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 930A 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.

GeForce 930A

2015

Why buy it

✅35.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 50W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 460M

2010

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 930A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 8.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌51.5% higher power demand at 50W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 930A is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 35.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.9% in PassMark G3D (1,241 vs 1,218), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 930A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 930A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 930A vs GeForce GTX 460M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 930A

The GeForce 930A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,241 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 GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	GeForce 930A	GeForce GTX 460M
G3D Mark Score	1,241+2%	1,218
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS+39%	0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 930A	GeForce GTX 460M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 930A has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 460M gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 930A and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 460M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930A) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 930A	GeForce GTX 460M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1.5 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 930A	GeForce GTX 460M
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	GeForce 930A	GeForce GTX 460M
Encoder	NVENC 2	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce 930A	GeForce GTX 460M
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	37.6+54%	24.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 930A (2015 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce 930A	GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP	$150	—
Codename	GM108	GF106
Release	March 13 2015	September 3 2010
Ranking	#810	#814

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