GeForce GTX 460 OEM
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GeForce GTX 460 OEM

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

5,000

October 11 2010
150 Watt
Fermi (2010−2014)

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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 11 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 460 OEM specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM scores 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF104), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 336 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 56 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8736 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 460 OEM
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score5,000
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationFermi (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGF104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute336
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling56
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency650 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.8736 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second36.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.0 x16
Transistor Count1,950 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#829
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 108.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 460 OEM
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM108.8 GB/s
L1 Cache448 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 460 OEM
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support2-way SLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4, decoder: PureVideo HD VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 460 OEM
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors2x
mini-HDMI PortsNumber of mini-HDMI display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionPureVideo HD VP4
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo HD VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 OEM draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 6-pin. Physical size: 210mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 650g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 70°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 460 OEM
TDPPower consumption under load150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type2x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance210mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight650g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load70°C

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