GeForce GTX 460 SE vs GeForce GTX 765M

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 765M

#99

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

270%

#101

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

244%

#102

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

244%

#106

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

222%

#107

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

220%

#109

GeForce GTX 765M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

97%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

95%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

94%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 765M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 GTX 765M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 GeForce GTX 765M 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 765M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 SE and GeForce GTX 765M

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 765M

The GeForce GTX 765M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 863 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,014 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 SE scores 1,988 and the GeForce GTX 765M reaches 2,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 SE is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 765M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 765M). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 1.326 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 765M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 765M
G3D Mark Score	1,988	2,014+1%
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	288	768+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7488 TFLOPS	1.326 TFLOPS+77%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48	64+33%
L1 Cache	384 KB+500%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 765M
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 765M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 765M 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 GTX 765M) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 765M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	80 GB/s
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 GTX 765M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 765M
DirectX	12.0	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 765M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 765M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 765M
Encoder	UVD 4.0	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 SE draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 765M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 765M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 SE	GeForce GTX 765M
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	80°C
Perf/Watt	13.3	26.9+102%