GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 580

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 580 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs GeForce GTX 580: 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 580 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 244W, a 169W reduction.
✅Measures 210mm instead of 267mm, a 57mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 580 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 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 9.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 580

2010

Why buy it

✅24.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌225.3% higher power demand at 244W vs 75W.
❌27.1% longer card at 267mm vs 210mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 580 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 460 768MB instead at 4,800 vs 4,634, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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 580 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 580 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 580 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 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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 580
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 580 carries 3 GB. GeForce GTX 580 gives you 50% 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 580) — a 122.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 460 768MB and 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 580.

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%

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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

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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

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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