GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 580
GeForce GTX 460 768MB
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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.
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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 580 is significantly newer (2010 vs 0). The GeForce GTX 580 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 460 768MB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | Fermi (2010−2014) (Standard Node) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460 768MB 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 GeForce GTX 580
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 580
The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 and the GeForce GTX 580 reaches 4,634 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 580 uses Fermi 2.0. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,800+4% | 4,634 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi 2.0 |
| Shading Units | 336 | 512+52% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% 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 580) — a 122.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 86.4 GB/s | 192 GB/s+122% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs None (GeForce GTX 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 580's 244W — a 106% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 580). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85 C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 768MB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-69% | 244W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-18% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 210mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85 C |
| Perf/Watt | 64.0+237% | 19.0 |
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