G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 760: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 760 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 210mm instead of 241mm, a 31mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 760 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: older-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 760

2013

Why buy it

✅5.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.
❌14.8% longer card at 241mm vs 210mm.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

GeForce GTX 760

2013

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 760: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 760 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 210mm instead of 241mm, a 31mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅5.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 760 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: older-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.
❌14.8% longer card at 241mm vs 210mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 760 better than GeForce GTX 460 768MB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 760 averages 5.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,800 vs 4,813 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 760 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 760 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce GTX 760 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 760 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 5.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 460 768MB is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (75W vs 170W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 460 768MB make more sense than GeForce GTX 760?

Yes. GeForce GTX 460 768MB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (75W vs 170W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 760. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 760 currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark and 5.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 460 768MB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 760 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
1080p
low	64 FPS	78 FPS
medium	53 FPS	66 FPS
high	37 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	51 FPS	68 FPS
medium	42 FPS	60 FPS
high	26 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	21 FPS	25 FPS
medium	20 FPS	23 FPS
high	12 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
1080p
low	62 FPS	124 FPS
medium	41 FPS	89 FPS
high	30 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	35 FPS	68 FPS
medium	20 FPS	45 FPS
high	15 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	26 FPS
medium	7 FPS	17 FPS
high	6 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
1080p
low	216 FPS	217 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	162 FPS
medium	130 FPS	130 FPS
high	108 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	108 FPS
medium	86 FPS	87 FPS
high	63 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
1080p
low	122 FPS	150 FPS
medium	99 FPS	110 FPS
high	86 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	117 FPS
medium	74 FPS	88 FPS
high	64 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	68 FPS
medium	43 FPS	48 FPS
high	34 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460 768MB and GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 460 768MB

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB scores 4,800 and the GeForce GTX 760 reaches 4,813 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 760 uses Kepler. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
G3D Mark Score	4,800	4,813
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Shading Units	336	1152+243%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) — a 122.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s	192 GB/s+122%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460 768MB draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 760's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 460 768MB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 460 768MB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460 768MB	GeForce GTX 760
TDP	75W-56%	170W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	210mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	64.0+126%	28.3