GeForce GTX 460 vs FirePro W6150M
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W6150M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+433.3%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W6150M 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 and FirePro W6150M
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 W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the FirePro W6150M reaches 2,358 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the FirePro W6150M uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 768 (FirePro W6150M). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,275 | 2,358+4% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 768+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 1.651 TFLOPS+82% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+133% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6150M has 4 GB. The FirePro W6150M 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 W6150M) — the GeForce GTX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 460) vs H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the FirePro W6150M's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The FirePro W6150M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (FirePro W6150M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 150W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 82mm |
| Height | — | 105mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.2 | 15.7+11% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W6150M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | GF104 | Saturn |
| Release | July 12 2010 | November 12 2015 |
| Ranking | #652 | #646 |
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