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GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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GeForce GTX 275
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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.
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. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is positioned at rank 319 and the GeForce GTX 275 is on rank 217, so the GeForce GTX 275 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 275
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 275 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+75%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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 460M SLI and GeForce GTX 275
GeForce GTX 460M SLI
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the GeForce GTX 275 reaches 1,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,393+3% | 1,349 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 275 has 896 MB. The GeForce GTX 275 offers 75% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.875 GB+75% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs No (GeForce GTX 275). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 98% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-66% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+200% | 6.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $249 |
| Codename | N11E-GS | GT200B |
| Release | September 3 2010 | January 15 2009 |
| Ranking | #696 | #789 |
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