GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs GeForce GTX 460 SE

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

GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTS 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 GTS SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI GeForce GTX 460 SE
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 150 Watt.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 511 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 460 SE - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 460 SE - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 SE is 700 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460 SE - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 SE is 900 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 9−10
ultra / 1080p 3−4 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 21−24
medium / 1080p 7−8 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 SE in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 71% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI GeForce GTX 460 SE
Architecture G9x Fermi
Code name NB9E-GT GF104
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 15 July 2008 15 November 2010
Pipelines 128 288
Core clock speed 600 MHz 1300 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 55/65 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 31.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 748.8 gflops
Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 800 MHz 1700 MHz
Memory bandwidth 108.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.1
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 288
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options + +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 48 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Number of display connectors 2
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