NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

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Performance
GeForce GTX 460M
1,6232% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 16601,198% better
21,063.520% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 1,198% better performance than the GeForce GTX 460M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 460M
No data available
GeForce GTX 1660
96.1860% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 60% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2010. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF106) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 460M has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 625 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 60 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 460M includes 192 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 675 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 460M has the 400th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 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 GTX 1660 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2019 with a MSRP of $219. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU116) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1660 has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,001 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1660 includes 1,408 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,530 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,785 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 88 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1660 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1660 has the 109th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 20.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 21,063.5 score and $219 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 96.18. This is the 18th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiTuring
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ3 2010Q1 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)--$219
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
Low - 1080p
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42 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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30 FPS
High - 1080p
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22 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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11 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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--
4K UHD - 2160p
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--
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 460M orGeForce GTX 1660

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 460M orGeForce GTX 1660
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER17.62-12%
GeForce GTX 166019.91
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER21+5%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER31.8+60%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 460M
1,6232% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 16601,198% better
21,063.520% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 1,198% better performance than the GeForce GTX 460M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 460M is ranked 400th with a score of 1,623, and the GeForce GTX 1660 is ranked 109th with a score of 21,063.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 460M
No data available
GeForce GTX 1660
96.1860% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1660 has 147% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 1660's 96.18 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 460M or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5+1,310%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER21,980.5+1,254%
GeForce GTX 166021,063.5+1,198%
Radeon RX 5500 XT19,499+1,101%
Radeon RX 57018,967+1,069%
Radeon R5 M4301,689+4%
Radeon R5 M3201,652+2%
GeForce GTX 460M1,623
Radeon HD 8690M1,600-1%
Radeon R5 M2401,588-2%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 460M orGeForce GTX 1660

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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5,439
3DMark Time Spy Score
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6,042
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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81,755
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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14,164
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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64,188
3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,805
21,550
(+1,093.91%)
PassMark G3D Mark
1,231
11,679
(+848.74%)
PassMark G2D Mark
253
784
(+209.88%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
CodenameGF106TU116
ArchitectureFermiTuring
Process Size40 nm12 nm
Transistors1,170 million6,600 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
Memory Size1,536 MB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth60 Gb/s192.1 Gb/s
Memory Clock625 MHz2,001 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache384 KB1,536 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)50 W120 W
Suggested PSU--300 W
Power Connectors--1x 8-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
CUDA Cores1921,408
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)422
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)3288
Render Output Units (ROP)2448
Core Clock Speed675 MHz1,530 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,785 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
Pixel Fill Rate5.4 GPixel/s85.68 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate21.6 GTexel/s157.1 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance518.4 GFLOPS5.03 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance43.2 GFLOPS157.1 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 460MGeForce GTX 1660
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.