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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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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The CMP 30HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The CMP 30HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 30HX.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460 OEM 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 OEM and CMP 30HX
GeForce GTX 460 OEM
The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 11 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
CMP 30HX
The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 OEM scores 5,000 and the CMP 30HX reaches 4,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is built on Fermi while the CMP 30HX uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 1,408 (CMP 30HX). Raw compute: 0.8736 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000+2% | 4,892 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Turing |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 1408+319% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8736 TFLOPS | 5.027 TFLOPS+475% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 56 | 88+57% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 1.4 MB+218% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 12 (CMP 30HX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs No (CMP 30HX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs No.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | No |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 OEM draws 150W versus the CMP 30HX's 125W — a 18.2% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 350W (CMP 30HX). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 125W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3 | 39.1+17% |
Value Analysis
The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | CMP 30HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GF104 | TU116 |
| Release | October 11 2010 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #829 | #447 |
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