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GeForce GTX 460 OEM
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla K8 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 Tesla K8
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.
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 OEM scores 5,000 and the Tesla K8 reaches 5,111 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 Tesla K8 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 1,536 (Tesla K8). Raw compute: 0.8736 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000 | 5,111+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 1536+357% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8736 TFLOPS | 2.491 TFLOPS+185% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+250% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 460 OEM comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K8 has 4 GB. The Tesla K8 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 OEM draws 150W versus the Tesla K8's 100W — a 40% difference. The Tesla K8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 OEM) vs 350W (Tesla K8). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3 | 51.1+53% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K8 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 OEM | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GF104 | GK104 |
| Release | October 11 2010 | September 16 2014 |
| Ranking | #829 | #515 |
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