GeForce GTX 460M vs NVS 810

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 460M

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 68W, a 18W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $700 MSRP).

NVS 810

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌36% higher power demand at 68W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 460M

2010

NVS 810

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 68W, a 18W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $700 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌36% higher power demand at 68W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 460M better than NVS 810?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,218 vs 1,192 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 460M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (50W vs 68W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 460M is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 460M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 460M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $700 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. NVS 810 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does NVS 810 make more sense than GeForce GTX 460M?

Yes. NVS 810 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $700 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 460M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 460M currently gives you 2.2% higher G3D Mark. NVS 810 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

NVS 810 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
1080p
low	17 FPS	33 FPS
medium	10 FPS	21 FPS
high	6 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	7 FPS	16 FPS
medium	4 FPS	9 FPS
high	2 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	5 FPS
medium	2 FPS	3 FPS
high	1 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
1080p
low	37 FPS	54 FPS
medium	19 FPS	40 FPS
high	14 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	22 FPS
medium	6 FPS	14 FPS
high	4 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	6 FPS
medium	2 FPS	4 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
1080p
low	55 FPS	54 FPS
medium	44 FPS	43 FPS
high	37 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	41 FPS	40 FPS
medium	33 FPS	32 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	22 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
1080p
low	45 FPS	54 FPS
medium	35 FPS	43 FPS
high	20 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	5 FPS	40 FPS
medium	4 FPS	32 FPS
high	3 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	27 FPS
medium	2 FPS	21 FPS
high	2 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M and NVS 810

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.

NVS 810

The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M is built on Fermi while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
G3D Mark Score	1,218+2%	1,192
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	512 ×2+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS	1.058 TFLOPS ×2+104%
ROPs	24+50%	16 ×2
TMUs	32	32 ×2
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 460M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The NVS 810 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 810 has 4 GB. The NVS 810 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	4 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 8.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	8+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 5
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M draws 50W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 30.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	NVS 810
TDP	50W-26%	68W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	198mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	24.4+39%	17.5