GeForce GTX 460 SE vs GeForce GTX 460 v2

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. 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 GTX 460 v2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 v2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 GTX 460 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 SE and GeForce GTX 460 v2

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 GTX 460 v2

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 779 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,016 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 SE scores 1,988 and the GeForce GTX 460 v2 reaches 2,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 1.046 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 v2).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 460 v2
G3D Mark Score	1,988	2,016+1%
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	288	336+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7488 TFLOPS	1.046 TFLOPS+40%
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	48	56+17%
L1 Cache	384 KB	448 KB+17%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460 v2) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 460 v2
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 v2). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 460 v2
DirectX	12.0	12 (FL 11_0)
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs Legacy (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 v2).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Encoder	UVD 4.0	Legacy
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 SE draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 460 v2's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 460 v2
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W	450W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	210mm	210mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	13.3+6%	12.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460 SE launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 launched at $199 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 40.3 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) — the GeForce GTX 460 v2 offers 1.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).