GeForce GTX 460 OEM vs FirePro S9000

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 460 OEM

2010Core: 650 MHz

FirePro S9000

2012Core: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460 OEM

150

5,000

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

FirePro S9000

225

5,059

+1.2%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9000

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

99%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

99%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

97%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

96%

#276

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7313%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

100%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

98%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

97%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

96%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

96%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

94%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

90%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

87%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 OEM.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	FirePro S9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S9000 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.

GeForce GTX 460 OEM Benchmark Check

FirePro S9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 OEM and FirePro S9000

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.

FirePro S9000

The FirePro S9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,059 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM scores 5,000 and the FirePro S9000 reaches 5,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is built on Fermi while the FirePro S9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9000). Raw compute: 0.8736 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	FirePro S9000
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,059+1%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	336	1792+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8736 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+269%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	448 KB	448 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	FirePro S9000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S9000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 768 KB (FirePro S9000) — the FirePro S9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	FirePro S9000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 12 (FirePro S9000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	FirePro S9000
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro S9000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	FirePro S9000
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM draws 150W versus the FirePro S9000's 225W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 350W (FirePro S9000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 OEM	FirePro S9000
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-22%	90°C
Perf/Watt	33.3+48%	22.5