GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs GeForce GTX 765M
GeForce GTX 460 v2
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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.
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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 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 765M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (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 460 v2 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 v2 and GeForce GTX 765M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 scores 2,016 and the GeForce GTX 765M reaches 2,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 765M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 765M). Raw compute: 1.046 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 1.326 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 765M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,016 | 2,014 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 768+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.046 TFLOPS | 1.326 TFLOPS+27% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+600% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 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: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 765M) — the GeForce GTX 460 v2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | 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 | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 765M). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Legacy (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 765M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 765M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Legacy | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 v2 draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 765M's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 v2) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 765M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 75W-53% |
| 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 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.6 | 26.9+113% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 765M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 v2 | GeForce GTX 765M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GF114 | GK106 |
| Release | September 24 2011 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #679 | #680 |
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