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.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Quadro K2100M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Quadro K2100M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

2010

Why buy it

✅85.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

Quadro K2100M

2013

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 460M SLI across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 85.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (1,393 vs 1,370), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 460M SLI makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Quadro K2100M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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)

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K2100M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	Quadro K2100M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M carries 2 GB. Quadro K2100M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 460M SLI and 64-bit on the Quadro K2100M.

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.