GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs GeForce GTX 460 v2

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2, 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 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI 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 9800M GTX SLI here:

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Main Specs

	GeForce 9800M GTX SLI	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt	160 Watt
Interface		PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors		2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 6% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - in Desktops.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - with Fermi 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 v2 is 279 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 v2 is 3208 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−11	10−11
ultra / 1080p	6−7	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	21−24
medium / 1080p	12−14	12−14
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p	16−18	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Battlefield 5 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	170−180	160−170
medium / 768p	140−150	130−140
ultra / 1080p	70−75	70−75
QHD / 1440p	40−45	40−45
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	100−110	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	27−30	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	75−80	70−75
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Dota 2 is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
high / 1080p	12−14	10−12
ultra / 1080p	10−12	10−12
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	27−30	27−30
medium / 1080p	12−14	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Far Cry 5 is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	75−80	75−80
medium / 1080p	35−40	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Fortnite is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
high / 1080p	16−18	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
QHD / 1440p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	35−40	35−40
medium / 1080p	20−22	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
low / 768p	65−70	65−70
medium / 768p	55−60	55−60
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	6−7	6−7
ultra / 1080p	5−6	5−6
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	18−20	18−20
medium / 1080p	9−10	8−9
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	90−95	90−95
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	40−45
medium / 1080p	20−22	20−22
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	18−20
medium / 1080p	12−14	12−14
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p	35−40	35−40
medium / 768p	21−24	21−24
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 460 v2 have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	50−55	50−55
ultra / 1080p	24−27	24−27
high / 768p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in World of Tanks is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.

Full Specs

	GeForce 9800M GTX SLI	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Architecture	G9x	Fermi 2.0
Code name	NB9E-GTX	GF114
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	15 July 2008	24 September 2011
Pipelines	224	336
Core clock speed	500 MHz	779 MHz
Transistor count	3016 Million	1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate		43.62
Floating-point performance		1,045.6 gflops
Length		210 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	192 Bit
Memory clock speed	800 MHz	4008 MHz
Memory bandwidth		96.19 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 10, Shader 4.0	12 (11_0)
Shader Model		5.1
OpenGL		4.6
OpenCL		1.1
Vulkan		N/A
CUDA	+	2.1
SLI options	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		75 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
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GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs GeForce GTX 460 v2

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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