
GeForce GTX 765M vs GeForce GTX 460 SE

GeForce GTX 765M
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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. The GeForce GTX 765M is positioned at rank #109 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 765M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 SE.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 765M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 765M and GeForce GTX 460 SE

GeForce GTX 765M
The GeForce GTX 765M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 863 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,014 points.

GeForce GTX 460 SE
The GeForce GTX 460 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,988 points. Launch price was $160.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 765M scores 2,014 and the GeForce GTX 460 SE reaches 1,988 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 765M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 460 SE uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Raw compute: 1.326 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 SE).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,014+1% | 1,988 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+167% | 288 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.326 TFLOPS+77% | 0.7488 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 384 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 765M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 SE has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 765M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 460 SE) — the GeForce GTX 460 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 765M) vs UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 765M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 460 SE).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC | UVD 4.0 |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 765M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 460 SE's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 SE). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 26.9+102% | 13.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 765M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 765M | GeForce GTX 460 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GK106 | GF104 |
| Release | May 30 2013 | November 15 2010 |
| Ranking | #680 | #683 |
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