GeForce GTX 280 vs GeForce GTX 460 768MB

When choosing between GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 460 768MB, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 460 768MB.

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	GeForce GTX 460 768MB
Power consumption (TDP)	236 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video

Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 460 768MB - with Fermi.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 621 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 768MB.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 768MB is 693 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	1−2	12−14
ultra / 1080p	0−1	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	12−14	24−27
medium / 1080p	3−4	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	4−5	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	16−18	40−45
medium / 1080p	5−6	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Battlefield 5 is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 460 768MB have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	120−130	180−190
medium / 768p	90−95	150−160
ultra / 1080p	40−45	80−85
QHD / 1440p	21−24	45−50
4K / 2160p	18−20	30−33
high / 768p	65−70	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 70% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	85−90	55−60
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−35
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 460 768MB.
low / 768p	75−80	100−110
medium / 768p	50−55	80−85
ultra / 1080p	24−27	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Dota 2 is 56% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	2−3	14−16
ultra / 1080p	2−3	12−14
4K / 2160p	0−1	5−6
low / 720p	10−12	30−35
medium / 1080p	3−4	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Far Cry 5 is 350% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	10−11	21−24
ultra / 1080p	5−6	16−18
QHD / 1440p	2−3	−
low / 720p	50−55	85−90
medium / 1080p	10−12	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Fortnite is 121% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	4−5	21−24
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	6−7
low / 720p	16−18	40−45
medium / 1080p	7−8	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Forza Horizon 4 is 222% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	40−45	70−75
medium / 768p	−	65−70
high / 1080p	5−6	21−24
ultra / 1080p	2−3	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
medium / 720p	35−40	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Grand Theft Auto V is 118% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	1−2	8−9
ultra / 1080p	0−1	6−7
4K / 2160p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	5−6	21−24
medium / 1080p	3−4	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Metro Exodus is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
high / 1080p	85−90	−
ultra / 1080p	70−75	95−100
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	12−14	16−18
low / 720p	27−30	45−50
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	6−7	21−24
medium / 1080p	−	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 220% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	12−14	40−45
medium / 768p	8−9	27−30
high / 1080p	4−5	14−16
ultra / 1080p	3−4	9−10
4K / 2160p	0−1	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 228% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	75−80	95−100
medium / 768p	35−40	55−60
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−33
high / 768p	30−35	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 768MB in World of Tanks is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	GeForce GTX 460 768MB
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Fermi
Code name	GT200
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	16 June 2008	no data
Pipelines	240	336
Core clock speed	1296 MHz	675 MHz
Transistor count	1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm
Texture fill rate	48.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	622.1 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	512 Bit	192 Bit
Memory clock speed	1107 MHz	1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth	141.7 GB/s
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11
Shader Model	4.0
OpenGL	2.1
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	240
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF

GeForce GTX 280 vs GeForce GTX 460 768MB

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