GeForce GTX 460M vs Quadro CX

When comparing GeForce GTX 460M and Quadro CX, 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 460M and Quadro CX 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

  GeForce GTX 460M Quadro CX
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
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  • Quadro CX has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 460M and Quadro CX have maximum RAM of 1536 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 460M is used in Laptops, and Quadro CX - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 460M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro CX - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 748 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
  • GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro CX - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro CX is 350 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 1−2
ultra / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 10−12
medium / 1080p 5−6 2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than Quadro CX.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 460M Quadro CX
Architecture Fermi Tesla 2.0
Code name N11E-GS GT200B
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 3 September 2010 11 November 2008
Pipelines 192 192
Core clock speed 1350 MHz 602 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 16.1 billion/sec 38.53
Floating-point performance 518.4 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API with Feature Level 12.1 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.5 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + 1.3
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 33 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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