GeForce GTX 460 vs FirePro V8800

GeForce GTX 460

2010Core: 675 MHz

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460

160

2,275

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro V8800

2,281

+0.3%

Radeon HD 6770

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

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 V8800

#304

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V8800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+433.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $100), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 298.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V8800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+298.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 Benchmark Check

FirePro V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 and FirePro V8800

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 V8800

The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the FirePro V8800 reaches 2,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the FirePro V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 800 (FirePro V8800). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,275	2,281
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	800+138%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9072 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+22%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	448 KB+460%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V8800
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 V8800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8800 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 256 KB (FirePro V8800) — the GeForce GTX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V8800
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	4 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 460) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V8800
Encoder	—	None
Decoder	—	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the FirePro V8800's 74W — a 73.5% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (FirePro V8800). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	FirePro V8800
TDP	160W	74W-54%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	14.2	30.8+117%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 75% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 22.8 (FirePro V8800) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 299.1% better value.