GeForce GTX 460 vs FirePro V7900

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 FirePro V7900

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Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

93%

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Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

92%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

88%

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Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

88%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6537%

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FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

98%

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GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

98%

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Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

95%

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GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

93%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

92%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

92%

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FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

91%

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FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

89%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V7900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $120), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 383% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V7900
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+383%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 and FirePro V7900

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 V7900

The FirePro V7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,261 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the FirePro V7900 reaches 2,261 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the FirePro V7900 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7900). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V7900
G3D Mark Score	2,275	2,261
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 3
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	1280+281%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9072 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+105%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	448 KB+40%	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V7900
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V7900 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V7900
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	2 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 460) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro V7900).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V7900
Encoder	—	None
Decoder	—	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the FirePro V7900's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The FirePro V7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (FirePro V7900). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V7900
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	100°C
Perf/Watt	14.2	15.1+6%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the FirePro V7900 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 79.2% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 18.8 (FirePro V7900) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 384% better value. The FirePro V7900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).