GeForce 930MX vs GeForce GTX 460

When comparing GeForce 930MX and GeForce GTX 460, 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 GeForce 930MX and GeForce GTX 460 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 930MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 930MX 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 930MX here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930MX GeForce GTX 460
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 6-pin & 6-pin
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 768 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 460 has 841% more power consumption, than GeForce 930MX.
  • GeForce 930MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 460 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 460 has 766 GB more memory, than GeForce 930MX.
  • GeForce 930MX is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 460 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 930MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 460 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 277 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.
  • GeForce 930MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 is 1600 MHz higher, than GeForce 930MX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 10−12
ultra / 1080p 2−3 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
low / 720p 14−16 24−27
medium / 1080p 7−8 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce 930MX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930MX GeForce GTX 460
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name N16S-GMR GF104
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 10 March 2016 12 July 2010
Pipelines 384 336
Core clock speed 952 MHz 675 MHz
Boost Clock 1020 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 24.48 37.80
Floating-point performance 783.4 gflops 907.2 gflops
Length 8.25"(210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width 64 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 86.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.1
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376"(111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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