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GeForce GTX 460
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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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro D500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+433.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $150), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 500.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+500.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 and FirePro D500
GeForce GTX 460
The GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,275 points. Launch price was $229.
FirePro D500
The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the FirePro D500 reaches 2,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the FirePro D500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1,536 (FirePro D500). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,275 | 2,272 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 1536+357% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 2.227 TFLOPS+145% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 96+71% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+17% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 460 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro D500 has 4 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460) vs 768 KB (FirePro D500) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 4 GB+433% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 460) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the FirePro D500's 274W — a 52.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (FirePro D500). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-42% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 279mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.2+71% | 8.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the FirePro D500 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 15.1 (FirePro D500) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 502.6% better value. The FirePro D500 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-60% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-83% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.0+503% | 15.1 |
| Codename | GF104 | Tahiti |
| Release | July 12 2010 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #652 | #484 |
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