GeForce GTX 460 OEM
VS
FirePro S9050

GeForce GTX 460 OEM vs FirePro S9050

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460 OEM

2010Core: 650 MHz
VS

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 S9050

#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
96%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
95%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
86%
#256
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
6030%
#271
FirePro S9050
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825
100%
#272
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
98%
#273
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
97%
#276
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
96%
#278
Tesla M60
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250
95%
#279
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
92%
#280
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
90%
#281
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
90%
#283
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
87%
#286
GRID P4-2Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S9050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 (254mm)

💎 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 OEM and FirePro S9050

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

FirePro S9050

The FirePro S9050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2014. 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: 4,901 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM scores 5,000 and the FirePro S9050 reaches 4,901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is built on Fermi while the FirePro S9050 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9050). Raw compute: 0.8736 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
G3D Mark Score
5,000+2%
4,901
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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
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 S9050 has 4 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 768 KB (FirePro S9050) — the FirePro S9050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-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 S9050). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2+100%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050). 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 (FirePro S9050).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
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
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM draws 150W versus the FirePro S9050's 225W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 350W (FirePro S9050). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 254mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 90°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
TDP
150W-33%
225W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
210mm
254mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-22%
90°C
Perf/Watt
33.3+53%
21.8
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9050 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460 OEMFirePro S9050
MSRP
$1999
Avg Price (30d)
$1825
Codename
GF104
Tahiti
Release
October 11 2010
August 7 2014
Ranking
#829
#446