GeForce GTX 460 SE vs GeForce GTX 470M

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 GTX 470M

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

89%

#28

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

167%

#30

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

151%

#31

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

151%

#35

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

137%

#36

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

136%

#38

GeForce GTX 470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

91%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

90%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

89%

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GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 470M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 470M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460 SE 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 SE Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 SE and GeForce GTX 470M

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 470M

The GeForce GTX 470M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,953 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 SE scores 1,988 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 470M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 470M). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 470M
G3D Mark Score	1,988+2%	1,953
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	288	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7488 TFLOPS+21%	0.6163 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	384 KB	384 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 470M
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)

The GeForce GTX 460 SE comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 50% 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 384 KB (GeForce GTX 470M) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 470M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1.5 GB+50%
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 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 470M
DirectX	12.0	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD 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 470M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 470M
Encoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo HD 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 470M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 470M
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	13.3	26.0+95%