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Tesla M2090
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GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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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 Tesla M2090 is positioned at rank 379 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI is on rank 319, so the GeForce GTX 460M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2090
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460M SLI.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (248mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla M2090 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M2090 and GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI reaches 1,393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400 | 1,393 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | CUDA,OpenCL | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 460M SLI's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 18.6+232% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GF110 | N11E-GS |
| Release | July 25 2011 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #530 | #696 |
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