GeForce RTX 3060 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. 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 GeForce RTX 3060

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce GTX 460?

The matchup between the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the ancient GeForce GTX 460 highlights nearly two decades of astronomical GPU progress. The RTX 3060 Ti is more than 5000% faster, representing the jump from a core that struggles with basic 720p tasks today to a card that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.

Technically, these two share no ground. The RTX 3060 Ti features 8GB of fast VRAM and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS support. The GeForce GTX 460 is based on a legacy architecture and lacks the core count or features to handle modern high-fidelity textures. Moving from any device with legacy graphics to an RTX 3060 Ti powered desktop is a life-changing improvement, providing the speed and fluidity needed for high-end rendering and professional creative work in 2026.

There is no contest here; the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the absolute winner. it provides a level of detail and speed that turns the most demanding games into fluid, immersive experiences. The GeForce GTX 460 is now strictly piece of hardware history. If you are looking to revitalize your PC experience with a performance boost that is truly night and day, the 30-series desktop card is the definitive and superior choice.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 647% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 460
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+647%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-647%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 91% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 54.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 460
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+54.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289)	✅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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce GTX 460

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce GTX 460's 2,275 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 647%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 460 uses Fermi, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 460
G3D Mark Score	16,995+647%	2,275
Architecture	Ampere	Fermi
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	3584+967%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+1304%	0.9072 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+100%	56
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+695%	0.44 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 460 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 460
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 has 768 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 460
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+1500%	0.75 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 460).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 460
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	—
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 460's 160W — a 6.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 460
TDP	170W	160W-6%
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+604%	14.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the GeForce GTX 460 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 460 costs 91.3% less ($264 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 91.0 (GeForce GTX 460) — the GeForce GTX 460 offers 54.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).