GeForce GTX 460 vs GRID M60-1B
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
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-1B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M60-1B offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 384% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+384%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 and GRID M60-1B
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.
GRID M60-1B
The GRID M60-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,256 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460 scores 2,275 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 is built on Fermi while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,275 | 2,256 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 2048+510% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+432% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 768 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID M60-1B has 2 GB. The GRID M60-1B offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 460) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 2 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460 draws 160W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-29% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 14.2+42% | 10.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 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 (GRID M60-1B) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 384% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-92% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-79% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.0+384% | 18.8 |
| Codename | GF104 | GM204 |
| Release | July 12 2010 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #652 | #525 |
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