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 v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 779 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,016 points. Launch price was $199.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 460 v2 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 460 v2 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 scores 2,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF114), 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 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.046 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	GeForce GTX 460 v2
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	2,016
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GF114
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	336
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	56
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	24
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	779 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.046 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	43.62 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count	1,950 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#679

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 460 v2
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	448 kB
L2 Cache	384 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), OpenGL 4.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 460 v2
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (FL 11_0)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Legacy, decoder: PureVideo VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP.

Specification	GeForce GTX 460 v2
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	2x
mini-HDMI 1.3a PortsNumber of mini-HDMI 1.3a display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	Legacy
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 draws 160 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— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GeForce GTX 460 v2
TDPPower consumption under load	160 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	210mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $199), the GeForce GTX 460 v2 delivers 40 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #679 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 460 v2
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$199
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#679
Release Date	September 24 2011
Release Year	2011