GeForce GTX 580
VS
GeForce GTX 460 768MB

GeForce GTX 580 vs GeForce GTX 460 768MB

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580

2010Core: 772 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Core: 675 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 580
244
4,634
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 950M
brand logoGeForce GTX 860M
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GeForce GTX 460 768MB
75
4,800
+3.6%
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GTX 470
brand logoGeForce MX450
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 580 is significantly newer (2010 vs 0). The GeForce GTX 580 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 580GeForce GTX 460 768MB
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)
✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Fermi (2010−2014) (Standard Node)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460 768MB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 580 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 768MB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low130 FPS
medium96 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low99 FPS
medium73 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra41 FPS
4K
low35 FPS
medium28 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low182 FPS
medium134 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra79 FPS
1440p
low116 FPS
medium80 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low199 FPS
medium158 FPS
high129 FPS
ultra87 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS
medium112 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra61 FPS
4K
low73 FPS
medium58 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium86 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra30 FPS
1440p
low61 FPS
medium45 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS
4K
low24 FPS
medium18 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low209 FPS
medium167 FPS
high139 FPS
ultra104 FPS
1440p
low156 FPS
medium125 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4K
low104 FPS
medium83 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra52 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low216 FPS
medium173 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra108 FPS
1440p
low162 FPS
medium130 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4K
low108 FPS
medium86 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low179 FPS
medium146 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1440p
low106 FPS
medium91 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4K
low43 FPS
medium35 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low111 FPS
medium89 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra46 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium63 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low49 FPS
medium39 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580 and GeForce GTX 460 768MB

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580

The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580 scores 4,634 and the GeForce GTX 460 768MB reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 768MB uses Fermi. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GeForce GTX 460 768MB
G3D Mark Score
4,634
4,800+4%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Fermi
Shading Units
512+52%
336
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GeForce GTX 460 768MB
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 768MB has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 580) vs 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) — a 122.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GeForce GTX 460 768MB
VRAM Capacity
3 GB+50%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s+122%
86.4 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+100%
192-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GeForce GTX 460 768MB
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
N/A
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 580) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 580) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GeForce GTX 460 768MB
Encoder
None
PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580 draws 244W versus the GeForce GTX 460 768MB's 75W — a 106% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 580) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GeForce GTX 460 768MB
TDP
244W
75W-69%
Recommended PSU
550W
450W-18%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
2x 6-pin
Length
267mm
210mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85 C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
19.0
64.0+237%