
NVS 810 vs GeForce GTX 460M

NVS 810
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Performance Spectrum - 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 NVS 810 is positioned at rank 309 and the GeForce GTX 460M is on rank 181, so the GeForce GTX 460M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar NVS 810
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the NVS 810 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑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 460M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 NVS 810 and GeForce GTX 460M

NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.

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.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 810 scores 1,192 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 810 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 810) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,192 | 1,218+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2+167% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+104% | 0.5184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The NVS 810 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M has 2 GB. The NVS 810 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 810) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+167% | 1.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (NVS 810) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 2.
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+300% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (NVS 810) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: NVDEC 2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (NVS 810) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 810 draws 68W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 30.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 810) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W | 50W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 198mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 24.4+39% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460M costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.9 (NVS 810) vs 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce GTX 460M offers 104% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $700 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $40-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.9 | 30.4+104% |
| Codename | GM107 | GF106 |
| Release | November 4 2015 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #826 | #814 |
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