FireStream 9370 vs GeForce GTX 460 SE

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 460 SE with FireStream 9370, including specs and performance data.

GTX 460 SE
2010
1 GB GDDR5, 150 Watt
5.15

FireStream 9370 outperforms GTX 460 SE by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking622569
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.20no data
Power efficiency2.352.00
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
GPU code nameGF104Cypress
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date15 November 2010 (14 years ago)23 June 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$160 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores2881600
Core clock speed650 MHz825 MHz
Number of transistors1,950 million2,154 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm40 nm
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt225 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature104 °Cno data
Texture fill rate31.2066.00
Floating-point processing power0.7488 TFLOPS2.64 TFLOPS
ROPs3232
TMUs4880

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Bus support16x PCI-E 2.0no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Length210 mm267 mm
Height4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)no data
Width2-slot2-slot
Supplementary power connectors2x 6-pin1x 8-pin
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount1 GB4 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed1700 MHz1150 MHz
Memory bandwidth108.8 GB/s147.2 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Number of display connectors2no data
Display Connectors2 x Dual-Link DVI-I1 x Mini HDMI1x DisplayPort
Multi monitor support+no data
HDMI+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIInternalno data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)11.2 (11_0)
Shader Model5.15.0
OpenGL4.14.4
OpenCL1.11.2
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTX 460 SE 5.15
FireStream 9370 6.56
+27.4%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 460 SE 1986
FireStream 9370 2528
+27.3%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.15 6.56
Recency 15 November 2010 23 June 2010
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 225 Watt

GTX 460 SE has an age advantage of 4 months, and 50% lower power consumption.

FireStream 9370, on the other hand, has a 27.4% higher aggregate performance score, and a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount.

The FireStream 9370 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 460 SE in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 460 SE is a desktop card while FireStream 9370 is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE
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