NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M vs NVIDIA GeForce 830M
The GeForce 830M has 21% better performance than the GeForce GTX 460M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 460M and the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M GPU
The GeForce GTX 460M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2010. Its GF106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,536 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 625 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 60 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 50 W.
The GeForce GTX 460M has the 397th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.55% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce 830M GPU
The GeForce 830M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2014. Its GM108 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 33 W.
The GeForce 830M has the 361st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.87% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2010 | Q1 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 25 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 15 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 7 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 6 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 930M | 6.9 | +17% |
| GeForce 930MX | 6 | +2% |
| GeForce 940M | 6 | +2% |
| GeForce 840M | 6 | +2% |
| Radeon 530 | 6 | +2% |
| GeForce 830M | 5.9 | |
| Radeon 520 | 5.8 | -2% |
| GeForce MX110 | 5.3 | -10% |
| GeForce GT 750M | 5.3 | -10% |
| Radeon R7 M445 | 4.7 | -20% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce 830M has 21% better performance than the GeForce GTX 460M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 460M is ranked 397th with a score of 1,623, and the GeForce 830M is ranked 361st with a score of 1,961.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 460M and the GeForce 830M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 470M | 2,002.5 | +23% |
| FirePro M4000 | 1,981 | +22% |
| GeForce 830M | 1,961 | +21% |
| Radeon HD 8770M | 1,934 | +19% |
| Radeon R7 M260X | 1,903 | +17% |
| Radeon R5 M430 | 1,689 | +4% |
| Radeon R5 M320 | 1,652 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 460M | 1,623 | |
| Radeon HD 8690M | 1,600 | -1% |
| Radeon R5 M240 | 1,588 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 8,104.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 1,386.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,805 | 2,094 (+16.01%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 50.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,246 (+23.61%) | 1,008 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 261 (+90.51%) | 137 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF106 | GM108 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,170 million | 1,020 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,536 MB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 60 Gb/s | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 625 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W | 33 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 192 | 256 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 4 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 24 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 675 MHz | 1,082 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,150 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 5.4 GPixel/s | 9.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 21.6 GTexel/s | 18.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 518.4 GFLOPS | 588.8 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 43.2 GFLOPS | 18.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 460M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.