FirePro V7900 vs GeForce GTX 460M

When comparing FirePro V7900 and GeForce GTX 460M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro V7900 and GeForce GTX 460M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 460M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 460M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 460M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro V7900 GeForce GTX 460M
Power consumption (TDP) 151 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro V7900 has 202% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 460M has 1534 GB more memory, than FirePro V7900.
  • FirePro V7900 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 460M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro V7900 is build with TeraScale 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 460M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 625 MHz higher, than FirePro V7900.
  • FirePro V7900 and GeForce GTX 460M are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro V7900 is 3750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−12 2−3
ultra / 1080p 6−7 0−1
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 12−14
medium / 1080p 14−16 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro V7900 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 142% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Full Specs

  FirePro V7900 GeForce GTX 460M
Architecture TeraScale 3 Fermi
Code name Cayman N11E-GS
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 24 May 2011 3 September 2010
Pipelines 1280 192
Core clock speed 725 MHz 1350 MHz
Transistor count 2,640 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 58.00 16.1 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,856.0 gflops 518.4 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12 API with Feature Level 12.1
Shader Model 5.0 5.1
OpenGL 4.4 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 2.1 x16
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 171 Mh/s 33 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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