NVS 810
VS
GeForce GTX 460M

NVS 810 vs GeForce GTX 460M

NVS 810

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460M

2010Core: 675 MHz

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar NVS 810

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
92%
#294
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
8690%
#309
NVS 810
MSRP: $700|Avg: $80
100%
#310
GRID P40-2Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340
99%
#311
Quadro 2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
96%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
96%
#313
Quadro K5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60
94%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
93%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
92%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
91%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
90%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
89%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
89%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
89%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
87%
#323
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
84%
#324
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M

#171
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
357%
#173
323%
#174
322%
#178
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
293%
#179
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
291%
#181
GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
100%
#182
Radeon 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
100%
#183
GeForce GT 525M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#185
Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
99%
#187
GeForce MX550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightNVS 810GeForce 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.

InsightNVS 810GeForce 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureNVS 810GeForce 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)

FeatureNVS 810GeForce 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
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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.

FeatureNVS 810GeForce 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
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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.

FeatureNVS 810GeForce 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
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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).

FeatureNVS 810GeForce 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
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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.

FeatureNVS 810GeForce 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%
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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).

FeatureNVS 810GeForce 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