GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile vs GTX 460

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 460 with GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile, including specs and performance data.

GTX 460
2010
2 GB GDDR5, 160 Watt
5.89

RTX 3080 Mobile outperforms GTX 460 by a whopping 627% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking59691
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.24no data
Power efficiency2.5425.69
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)Ampere (2020−2024)
GPU code nameGF104GA104
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date12 July 2010 (14 years ago)12 January 2021 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199 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 cores3366144
Core clock speed675 MHz1110 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1545 MHz
Number of transistors1,950 million17,400 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm8 nm
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt115 Watt
Texture fill rate37.80296.6
Floating-point processing power0.9072 TFLOPS18.98 TFLOPS
ROPs2496
TMUs56192
Tensor Coresno data192
Ray Tracing Coresno data48

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).

Laptop sizeno datalarge
Bus support16x PCI-E 2.0no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Length210 mmno data
Height4.376"(111 mm) (11.1 cm)no data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors2x 6-pinno data
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 typeGDDR5GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount2 GB8 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz1750 MHz
Memory bandwidth86.4 GB/s448.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

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.

Display ConnectorsTwo Dual Link DVI, Mini HDMINo outputs
Multi monitor support+no data
HDMI+-
HDCP+-
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)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model5.16.5
OpenGL4.14.6
OpenCL1.12.0
VulkanN/A1.2
CUDA+8.6

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 5.89
RTX 3080 Mobile 42.82
+627%

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 2265
RTX 3080 Mobile 16463
+627%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

GTX 460 2570
RTX 3080 Mobile 27194
+958%

Gaming performance

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

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD16−18
−650%
120
+650%
1440p10−12
−630%
73
+630%
4K6−7
−667%
46
+667%

Cost per frame, $

1080p12.44no data
1440p19.90no data
4K33.17no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 103
+0%
103
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 134
+0%
134
+0%
Elden Ring 132
+0%
132
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 100−110
+0%
100−110
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 100
+0%
100
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 108
+0%
108
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 261
+0%
261
+0%
Metro Exodus 108
+0%
108
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 80−85
+0%
80−85
+0%
Valorant 198
+0%
198
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 100−110
+0%
100−110
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 86
+0%
86
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 90
+0%
90
+0%
Dota 2 132
+0%
132
+0%
Elden Ring 204
+0%
204
+0%
Far Cry 5 83
+0%
83
+0%
Fortnite 180−190
+0%
180−190
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 213
+0%
213
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 131
+0%
131
+0%
Metro Exodus 91
+0%
91
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 200−210
+0%
200−210
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 74
+0%
74
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 150−160
+0%
150−160
+0%
Valorant 111
+0%
111
+0%
World of Tanks 270−280
+0%
270−280
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 100−110
+0%
100−110
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 75
+0%
75
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 80
+0%
80
+0%
Dota 2 128
+0%
128
+0%
Far Cry 5 100−110
+0%
100−110
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 185
+0%
185
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 200−210
+0%
200−210
+0%
Valorant 179
+0%
179
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 94
+0%
94
+0%
Elden Ring 111
+0%
111
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 94
+0%
94
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+0%
170−180
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 49
+0%
49
+0%
World of Tanks 270−280
+0%
270−280
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 75−80
+0%
75−80
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 47
+0%
47
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 21
+0%
21
+0%
Far Cry 5 130−140
+0%
130−140
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 141
+0%
141
+0%
Metro Exodus 90
+0%
90
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 79
+0%
79
+0%
Valorant 134
+0%
134
+0%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 45−50
+0%
45−50
+0%
Dota 2 93
+0%
93
+0%
Elden Ring 57
+0%
57
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 93
+0%
93
+0%
Metro Exodus 37
+0%
37
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 140−150
+0%
140−150
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 32
+0%
32
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 93
+0%
93
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 50−55
+0%
50−55
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 45−50
+0%
45−50
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 11
+0%
11
+0%
Dota 2 110
+0%
110
+0%
Far Cry 5 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Fortnite 60−65
+0%
60−65
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 79
+0%
79
+0%
Valorant 76
+0%
76
+0%

This is how GTX 460 and RTX 3080 Mobile compete in popular games:

  • RTX 3080 Mobile is 650% faster in 1080p
  • RTX 3080 Mobile is 630% faster in 1440p
  • RTX 3080 Mobile is 667% faster in 4K

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 63 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.89 42.82
Recency 12 July 2010 12 January 2021
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Chip lithography 40 nm 8 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 115 Watt

RTX 3080 Mobile has a 627% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 400% more advanced lithography process, and 39.1% lower power consumption.

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 460 in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 460 is a desktop card while GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is a notebook 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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