GRID M60-1B vs GeForce GTX 460

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 GRID M60-1B is positioned at rank #357 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GRID M60-1B

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Tesla K20m

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16414%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

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FireStream 9270

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99%

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Quadro 400

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FirePro 2260

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Quadro FX 380 LP

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96%

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Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

90%

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FirePro 3D V9800

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89%

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FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

89%

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Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

88%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

87%

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FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

87%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

79%

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FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

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GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

73%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M60-1B offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M60-1B	GeForce GTX 460
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $120), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 384% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-1B	GeForce GTX 460
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+384%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

GRID M60-1B Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-1B and GeForce GTX 460

GRID M60-1B

The GRID M60-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,256 points.

GeForce GTX 460

The GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,275 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-1B scores 2,256 and the GeForce GTX 460 reaches 2,275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-1B) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	GRID M60-1B	GeForce GTX 460
G3D Mark Score	2,256	2,275
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+510%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+432%	0.9072 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+129%	56
L1 Cache	768 KB+71%	448 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-1B	GeForce GTX 460
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-1B comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The GRID M60-1B offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 460) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	GeForce GTX 460
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+167%	0.75 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-1B draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-1B) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	GeForce GTX 460
TDP	225W	160W-29%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	10.0	14.2+42%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 79.2% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) vs 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 384% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).