GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs FirePro S9050
GeForce GTX 460 768MB
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro S9050 is significantly newer (2014 vs 0). The FirePro S9050 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro S9050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 768MB.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | Fermi (2010−2014) (Standard Node) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S9050 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and FirePro S9050
GeForce GTX 460 768MB
The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.
FirePro S9050
The FirePro S9050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,901 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 and the FirePro S9050 reaches 4,901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the FirePro S9050 uses GCN 1.0. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9050).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,800 | 4,901+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Shading Units | 336 | 1792+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 460 768MB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9050 has 4 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (FirePro S9050). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the FirePro S9050's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 350W (FirePro S9050). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 254mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | 254mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-22% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 64.0+194% | 21.8 |
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