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GeForce GTX 460M
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GeForce 930A
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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 GeForce 930A is on rank 397, so the GeForce GTX 460M 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 460M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 GeForce 930A
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.
GeForce 930A
The GeForce 930A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,241 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the GeForce 930A reaches 1,241 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M is built on Fermi while the GeForce 930A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 384 (GeForce 930A). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,218 | 1,241+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5184 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+39% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 460M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930A has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M draws 50W versus the GeForce 930A's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 350W (GeForce 930A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 24.4 | 37.6+54% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 62.0 (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A offers 103.9% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.4 | 62.0+104% |
| Codename | GF106 | GM108 |
| Release | September 3 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #814 | #810 |
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