GeForce GT 745A 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.

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 GeForce GT 745A is positioned at rank 334 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 GeForce GT 745A

#324

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

871%

#326

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

790%

#327

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

788%

#331

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

716%

#332

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

711%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

99%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

97%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

91%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

89%

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%

#186

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 GeForce GT 745A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 460M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	GeForce GTX 460M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 745A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 745A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	GeForce GTX 460M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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.

GeForce GT 745A Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 745A and GeForce GTX 460M

GeForce GT 745A

The GeForce GT 745A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,234 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 GT 745A scores 1,234 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	GeForce GTX 460M
G3D Mark Score	1,234+1%	1,218
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7027 TFLOPS+36%	0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	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 GeForce GT 745A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 745A) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce GTX 460M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	GeForce GTX 460M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1.5 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 745A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	GeForce GTX 460M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 745A) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 745A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	GeForce GTX 460M
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	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 GeForce GT 745A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	GeForce GTX 460M
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	37.4+53%	24.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 745A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 103% better value. The GeForce GT 745A is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).