GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs Tesla M2090
GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla M2090 is on rank 379, so the GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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 Tesla M2090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (248mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla M2090 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 Tesla M2090
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.
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the Tesla M2090 reaches 1,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 512 (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,393 | 1,400 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | CUDA,OpenCL |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 248mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+232% | 5.6 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M SLI | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | N11E-GS | GF110 |
| Release | September 3 2010 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #696 | #530 |
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