Quadro M600M 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 Quadro M600M is positioned at rank #25 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 Quadro M600M

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

79%

#10

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

333%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

75%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

70%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

69%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

69%

#25

Quadro M600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

89%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

83%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

72%

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 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M600M	GeForce GTX 460
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460 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.

Quadro M600M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M600M and GeForce GTX 460

Quadro M600M

The Quadro M600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,221 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 Quadro M600M scores 2,221 and the GeForce GTX 460 reaches 2,275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M600M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M600M) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 0.6728 TFLOPS (Quadro M600M) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	Quadro M600M	GeForce GTX 460
G3D Mark Score	2,221	2,275+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+14%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6728 TFLOPS	0.9072 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	56+250%
L1 Cache	128 KB	448 KB+250%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M600M	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 Quadro M600M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The Quadro M600M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M600M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 460) — the Quadro M600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M600M	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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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M600M) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	Quadro M600M	GeForce GTX 460
Encoder	NVENC 4th Gen	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	—
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M600M draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The Quadro M600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M600M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.