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GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs RTXA5000-8Q

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GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Core: 675 MHz
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RTXA5000-8Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs RTXA5000-8Q Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 460 768MB
2 GB 75
4,800
0.0%
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RTXA5000-8Q
2 GB 230
4,916
+2.4%
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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.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs RTXA5000-8Q: 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

  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 230W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Older hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌206.7% higher power demand at 230W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RTXA5000-8Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (4,916 vs 4,800), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RTXA5000-8Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of Unknown node, 64 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 0. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
RTXA5000-8Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB vs RTXA5000-8Q Technical Specifications

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

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.

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RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 and the RTXA5000-8Q reaches 4,916 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score
4,800
4,916+2%
Architecture
Fermi
Ampere
Shading Units
336
8192+2338%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRTXA5000-8Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 460 768MB and 64-bit on the RTXA5000-8Q.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 101.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 768MBRTXA5000-8Q
TDP
75W-67%
230W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
210mm
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Height
111mm
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Slots
2
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Temp (Load)
70°C
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Perf/Watt
64.0+199%
21.4