GeForce GTX 460 SE vs GeForce GT 645

GeForce GTX 460 SE

2010Core: 650 MHz

GeForce GT 645

2012Core: Up to 710 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460 SE

150

1,988

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2,006

+0.9%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 GeForce GT 645

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#232

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

536%

#234

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

486%

#235

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

485%

#239

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

441%

#240

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

438%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

93%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

93%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 645 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 SE.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 645 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 SE Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 645 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 SE and GeForce GT 645

GeForce GTX 460 SE

The GeForce GTX 460 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,988 points. Launch price was $160.

GeForce GT 645

The GeForce GT 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,006 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 SE scores 1,988 and the GeForce GT 645 reaches 2,006 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is built on Fermi while the GeForce GT 645 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 384 (GeForce GT 645). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 645).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
G3D Mark Score	1,988	2,006
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	288	384+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7488 TFLOPS+38%	0.5445 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	384 KB+1100%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
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 SE comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 645 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 645 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 645) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 645). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
DirectX	12.0	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 645). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 645).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
Encoder	UVD 4.0	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 SE draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 645's 32W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce GT 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 350W (GeForce GT 645). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GT 645
TDP	150W	32W-79%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80
Perf/Watt	13.3	62.7+371%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460 SE launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 645 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 645 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 133.7 (GeForce GT 645) — the GeForce GT 645 offers 235.9% better value. The GeForce GT 645 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).