GeForce GTX 465 vs FirePro W4300

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 465

200

2,654

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro W4300

2,719

+2.4%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4300

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#153

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2060%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W4300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 465.

Insight	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 465 Benchmark Check

FirePro W4300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 465 and FirePro W4300

GeForce GTX 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

FirePro W4300

The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 465 scores 2,654 and the FirePro W4300 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 465 is built on Fermi while the FirePro W4300 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 768 (FirePro W4300). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
G3D Mark Score	2,654	2,719+2%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	352	768+118%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8554 TFLOPS	1.428 TFLOPS+67%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	44	48+9%
L1 Cache	704 KB+267%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
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 465 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4300 has 4 GB. The FirePro W4300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 465) vs 256 KB (FirePro W4300) — the GeForce GTX 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465) vs 12 (FirePro W4300). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2.170. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	N/A	1.2.170
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 465) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 465) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 465 draws 200W versus the FirePro W4300's 50W — a 120% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 465) vs 350W (FirePro W4300). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 171mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 71°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	FirePro W4300
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	171mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85	71°C-16%
Perf/Watt	13.3	54.4+309%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro W4300 launched at $379 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 465 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 54.4 (FirePro W4300) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 21.9% better value. The FirePro W4300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).