FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 460M

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 460M, 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 FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 460M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 460M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 460M 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 GTX 460M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 460M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 has 350% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460M.
  • FirePro S9050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 460M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 460M has 1524 GB more memory, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 460M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 460M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 450 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 4250 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 2−3
ultra / 1080p 12−14 0−1
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 12−14
medium / 1080p 24−27 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 460M
Architecture GCN 1.0 Fermi
Code name Tahiti N11E-GS
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 3 September 2010
Pipelines 1792 192
Core clock speed 900 MHz 1350 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 16.1 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 518.4 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 API with Feature Level 12.1
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 33 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
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