GeForce GTX 460 vs GeForce MX150

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 GeForce MX150

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#294

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#296

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

656%

#297

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#301

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

595%

#302

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

591%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX150 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce MX150 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce MX150 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	GeForce MX150
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $60), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 142.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460	GeForce MX150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+142.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 GeForce MX150

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.

GeForce MX150

The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,252 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the GeForce MX150 reaches 2,252 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the GeForce MX150 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 384 (GeForce MX150). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	GeForce MX150
G3D Mark Score	2,275+1%	2,252
Architecture	Fermi	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	336	384+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9072 TFLOPS+14%	0.7972 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+133%	24
L1 Cache	448 KB+211%	144 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	GeForce MX150
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 GeForce MX150 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX150 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	GeForce MX150
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	2 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	48 GB/s
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,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 (GeForce MX150).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	GeForce MX150
Encoder	—	No
Decoder	—	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the GeForce MX150's 10W — a 176.5% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (GeForce MX150). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460	GeForce MX150
TDP	160W	10W-94%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	14.2	225.2+1486%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce MX150 launched at $150 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 58.3% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 37.5 (GeForce MX150) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 142.7% better value. The GeForce MX150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).