GeForce GTX 460M vs Quadro 2000 D

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz

Quadro 2000 D

2011Core: 625 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

Quadro 2000 D

1,239

+1.7%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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 Quadro 2000 D is on rank 288, 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 Quadro 2000 D

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#272

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7137%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#293

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#294

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

95%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#298

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#301

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#302

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 2000 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (4 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	Quadro 2000 D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 2000 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 2000 D holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $40), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 16.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M	Quadro 2000 D
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($35)

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

Quadro 2000 D 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 Quadro 2000 D

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.

Quadro 2000 D

The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the Quadro 2000 D reaches 1,239 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M is built on Fermi while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Quadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score	1,218	1,239+2%
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS+8%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Quadro 2000 D
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 Quadro 2000 D has 4 GB. The Quadro 2000 D offers 166.7% 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 (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce GTX 460M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Quadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	4 GB+167%
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 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Quadro 2000 D
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Quadro 2000 D
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M draws 50W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 21.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M	Quadro 2000 D
TDP	50W-19%	62W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	178mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	24.4+22%	20.0

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 2000 D costs 12.5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 35.4 (Quadro 2000 D) — the Quadro 2000 D offers 16.4% better value. The Quadro 2000 D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).