GeForce GTX 460M vs FirePro 3D V8700

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz

FirePro 3D V8700

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460M

1,218

+1.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V8700

274

1,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

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 V8700 is on rank 365, 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

323%

#174

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 V8700

#350

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#376

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8700.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $1,229), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3003.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3003.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229)

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 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V8700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M and FirePro 3D V8700

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.

FirePro 3D V8700

The FirePro 3D V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,206 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the FirePro 3D V8700 reaches 1,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M is built on Fermi while the FirePro 3D V8700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,218	1,206
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	2048+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+572%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
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 V8700 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 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB+50%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8700). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
DirectX	12 (11_0)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2
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 V8700's 274W — a 138.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro 3D V8700
TDP	50W-82%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	24.4+455%	4.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 460M costs 96.7% less ($1189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) — the GeForce GTX 460M offers 2940% better value. The FirePro 3D V8700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).