GeForce GTX 460 768MB
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Core: 675 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460 768MB
75
4,800
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GTX 470
brand logoGeForce MX450
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+109.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. 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

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 0). The GeForce GTX 1060 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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 109.7% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 460 768MBGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-109.7%)
✅Leading raw performance (+109.7%)
Longevity
Fermi (2010−2014) (Standard Node)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low182 FPS
medium134 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra79 FPS
1440p
low116 FPS
medium80 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium86 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra30 FPS
1440p
low61 FPS
medium45 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS
4K
low24 FPS
medium18 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low216 FPS
medium173 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra108 FPS
1440p
low162 FPS
medium130 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4K
low108 FPS
medium86 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low111 FPS
medium89 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra46 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium63 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low49 FPS
medium39 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 109.7%. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
4,800
10,064+110%
Architecture
Fermi
Pascal
Shading Units
336
2560+662%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 122.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
86.4 GB/s
192 GB/s+122%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
75W-58%
180W
Recommended PSU
450W
400W-11%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
6-pin
Length
210mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
—
Perf/Watt
64.0+14%
55.9