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    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs GeForce GTX 460M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and GeForce GTX 460M 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 GTX 1050 Max Q and GeForce GTX 460M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and GeForce GTX 460M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 1050 Max Q or GeForce GTX 460M here:

    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Laptops
    GeForce GTX 460M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q GeForce GTX 460M
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1536 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460M.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 460M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 460M has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 460M - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 351 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460M - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 5750 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 40−45 12−14
    medium / 1080p 24−27 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 314% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q GeForce GTX 460M
    Architecture Pascal Fermi
    Code name N17P-G0 Max-Q N11E-GS
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 3 January 2018 3 September 2010
    Pipelines 640 192
    Core clock speed 999 - 1189 MHz 1350 MHz
    Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 1,170 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 53.12 16.1 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 1,700 gflops 518.4 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 112.1 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 API with Feature Level 12.1
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
    CUDA 6.1 +
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 33 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
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