GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 460 SE

When comparing GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 460 SE
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 460 SE has 150% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 460 SE have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 460 SE - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 460 SE - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 SE.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460 SE - by 40 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 9−10
ultra / 1080p 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 21−24
medium / 1080p 0−1 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 SE in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 460 SE
Architecture G9x Fermi
Code name N10E-GS1 GF104
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 2 March 2009 15 November 2010
Pipelines 64 288
Core clock speed 1500 MHz 1300 MHz
Transistor count 505 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 31.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 192 gflops 748.8 gflops
Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1700 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 108.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.1
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 64 288
Bus support PCI-E 2.0 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options 2-way +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI + +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 48 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Number of display connectors 2
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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