GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Quadro K2100M

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 Quadro K2100M is on rank 108, so the Quadro K2100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M SLI

#309

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

779%

#311

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

707%

#312

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

705%

#316

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

641%

#317

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

636%

#319

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

98%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

97%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

91%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

99%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

97%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

93%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

92%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

91%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

90%

#93

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1078%

#108

Quadro K2100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

95%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

92%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

92%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Quadro K2100M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI Benchmark Check

Quadro K2100M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M SLI and Quadro K2100M

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.

Quadro K2100M

The Quadro K2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Quadro K2100M
G3D Mark Score	1,393+2%	1,370
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	576+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Quadro K2100M
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 460M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M has 2 GB. The Quadro K2100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Quadro K2100M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Quadro K2100M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Quadro K2100M
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.