GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 1060 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 1060: 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 GTX 460 768MB

Why buy it

✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌21.4% longer card at 210mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅145.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 210mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 145.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 109.7% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 4,800), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 460 768MB has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce 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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 1060
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 GTX 460 768MB has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 460 768MB and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce 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

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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.

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

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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).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce 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.