GeForce GTX 465
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GeForce GTX 465

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

2,654

MSRP

$279

AVG Price

$40

May 31 2010
200 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 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 465 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 465 scores 2,654 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 (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF100), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 352 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 44 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8554 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 465
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score2,654
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationFermi (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGF100
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute352
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling44
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency607 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.8554 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second26.75 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.0 x16
Transistor Count3,100 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#618
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 465 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 102.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 465
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1 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 VRAM102.6 GB/s
L1 Cache704 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 465
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (11_0)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 2.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportSLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: Mini-HDMIx 0, DVI-Ix 1, DVI-Ix 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 465
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsMini-HDMIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsDVI-Ix
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsDVI-Ix
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNone
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVP4
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 465 draws 200 Watt under load (TDP) — a 550W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 6-pin. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 85 under load.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 465
TDPPower consumption under load200 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage550W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type2x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance241mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $40 (MSRP: $279), the GeForce GTX 465 delivers 66 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #618 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 465
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$279
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$40
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#618
Release DateMay 31 2010
Release Year2010

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