GeForce GTX 460M vs FirePro V5900

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 460M

1,218

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

FirePro V5900

1,232

+1.1%

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 V5900 is on rank 290, 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 V5900

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

97%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#275

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7171%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

96%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#301

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

88%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

85%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 169.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+169.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 V5900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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League of Legends

No prediction data available

League of Legends

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M and FirePro V5900

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 V5900

The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the FirePro V5900 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 V5900 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 512 (FirePro V5900). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
G3D Mark Score	1,218	1,232+1%
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 3
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS	0.6144 TFLOPS+19%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
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 V5900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 33.3% 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 512 KB (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	2 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5900). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs None (FirePro V5900). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M draws 50W versus the FirePro V5900's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 350W (FirePro V5900). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	FirePro V5900
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	80
Perf/Watt	24.4+49%	16.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5900 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 82.1 (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 offers 170.1% better value. The FirePro V5900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).