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.

GeForce GTX 460 SE vs GeForce GTX 470M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 460 SE vs GeForce GTX 470M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 460 SE

2010

Why buy it

✅39.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($160 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 470M

2010

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 460 SE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2010 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 460 SE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 39.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (1,988 vs 1,953), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 460 SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 460 SE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 460 SE vs GeForce GTX 470M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 SE has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 470M gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 460 SE and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 470M. 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%