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    GeForce GTX 460M vs Quadro M3000M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 460M and Quadro M3000M, 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 M3000M 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 460M and Quadro M3000M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 460M and Quadro M3000M 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 460M or Quadro M3000M here:

    GeForce GTX 460M Laptops
    Quadro M3000M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 460M Quadro M3000M
    Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Quadro M3000M has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460M.
    • GeForce GTX 460M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M3000M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 460M has 1532 GB more memory, than Quadro M3000M.
    • GeForce GTX 460M is used in Laptops, and Quadro M3000M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 460M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M3000M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 300 MHz higher, than Quadro M3000M.
    • GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M3000M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro M3000M is 3750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 12−14 60−65
    medium / 1080p 5−6 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 571% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 460M Quadro M3000M
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name N11E-GS GM204
    Type Laptop Mobile workstation
    Release date 3 September 2010 2 October 2015
    Pipelines 192 1,024
    Core clock speed 1350 MHz 1050 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 16.1 billion/sec 67.20
    Floating-point performance 518.4 gflops 2,150 gflops
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 5000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API with Feature Level 12.1 12
    Shader Model 5.1 5.0
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + 5.2
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 33 Mh/s 253 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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