GeForce GTX 460M
VS
FirePro 3D V5800

GeForce GTX 460M vs FirePro 3D V5800

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz
VS

FirePro 3D V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz

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 is positioned at rank 181 and the FirePro 3D V5800 is on rank 264, so the GeForce GTX 460M 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

#171
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
357%
#173
323%
#174
322%
#178
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
293%
#179
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
291%
#181
GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
100%
#182
Radeon 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
100%
#183
GeForce GT 525M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#185
Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
99%
#187
GeForce MX550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5800

#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
91%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
91%
#249
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5748%
#264
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
100%
#265
GRID M40
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
97%
#266
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
97%
#267
GRID P40-8Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
97%
#268
FirePro V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
97%
#269
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
96%
#270
FirePro 3D V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $40
96%
#271
FirePro S9050
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825
95%
#272
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
94%
#273
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
93%
#276
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
91%
#277
Tesla M60
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250
91%
#279
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 460M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 34.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+34.9%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)
More affordable ($30)

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 and FirePro 3D V5800

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460M

The GeForce GTX 460M 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 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,218 points.

AMD

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the FirePro 3D V5800 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M is built on Fermi while the FirePro 3D V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V5800). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
G3D Mark Score
1,218
1,232+1%
Architecture
Fermi
TeraScale 2
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
192
800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5184 TFLOPS
1.104 TFLOPS+113%
ROPs
24+50%
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
256 KB+220%
80 KB
L2 Cache
384 KB+50%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 256 KB (FirePro 3D V5800) — the GeForce GTX 460M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
VRAM Capacity
1.5 GB+50%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
384 KB+50%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
DirectX
12 (11_0)+9%
11.0
OpenGL
4.6+12%
4.1
Max Displays
2
3+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800).

FeatureGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 2.3
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 2.3
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V5800's 74W — a 38.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
TDP
50W-32%
74W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C-11%
90°C
Perf/Watt
24.4+47%
16.6
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V5800 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) — the FirePro 3D V5800 offers 35.2% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 460MFirePro 3D V5800
MSRP
$479
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$30-25%
Performance per Dollar
30.4
41.1+35%
Codename
GF106
Juniper
Release
September 3 2010
April 26 2010
Ranking
#814
#780