AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a single direct benchmark comparison between these two cards, and it favors the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the GTX 460 v2 scores 8,743 points, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 scores 8,536 points. That is a 2.4% deficit for the AMD card, a narrow margin that places the two effectively in the same performance class despite their very different ages and design goals.

The AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 does have a second recorded benchmark, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 10,770, but the GTX 460 v2 has no Vulkan result in the database, so no direct comparison is possible on that API. Looking at the average benchmark scores across all recorded tests, the AMD card averages 9,653 points, which is 10.4% higher than the GTX 460 v2's 8,743 average. That difference is driven entirely by the Vulkan result, which boosts the AMD card's aggregate standing even though it loses the one head-to-head OpenCL test.

The percentile rankings tell a similar story. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 sits at the 46th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the GTX 460 v2 sits at the 44th percentile. The two-point percentile gap reflects the AMD card's slightly broader software support and its Vulkan capability, but neither card is positioned as a high-flyer in the overall GPU landscape. Both land in the lower-middle range of recorded hardware.

Where Each One Wins

The GTX 460 v2 wins the only direct computational matchup, the OpenCL test, with a 2.4% advantage. That result suggests that for compute workloads that rely on OpenCL, the older NVIDIA architecture still delivers competitive raw throughput. The GTX 460 v2 also holds a substantial bandwidth advantage, with 96.19 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 48.00 GB/s on the AMD card, and a wider 192-bit memory bus versus 64-bit. For memory-intensive tasks, the NVIDIA card is the clear choice based on the recorded specifications.

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 wins in several other dimensions. Its Vulkan score of 10,770 is not directly comparable to any GTX 460 v2 result, but it demonstrates that the AMD card supports modern APIs that the NVIDIA card lacks entirely, as the GTX 460 v2 has no Vulkan entry in the database. The AMD card also delivers a higher pixel rate, 19.50 GPixel/s versus 10.91 GPixel/s, and a higher FP32 throughput, 1,248.3 GFLOPS versus 1,046.3 GFLOPS. In the single recorded OpenCL test, however, the GTX 460 v2 still outperforms, which indicates that raw specification advantages do not always translate to real-world benchmark victories.

The GTX 460 v2 also has a higher texture rate, 43.62 GTexel/s versus 39.01 GTexel/s, even though it has fewer shading units (336 versus 512) and fewer ROPs (24 versus 16). This confirms its higher TMU count, 56 versus 32, and its wider memory interface. For fill-rate-bound workloads, the NVIDIA card has the edge.

Architecture Differences

These two GPUs represent completely different eras and design philosophies. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 is built on the GCN 4.0 architecture, using the Lexa chip, and is fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 2,200 million transistors into a 103 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 21.4 million per square millimeter. In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 uses the Fermi 2.0 architecture with the GF114 chip, fabricated on a 40 nm process at TSMC. It contains 1,950 million transistors spread across a much larger 332 mm² die, giving a transistor density of only 5.9 million per square millimeter.

The process node difference is stark: 14 nm versus 40 nm. This explains the massive disparity in power consumption, with the AMD card rated at 35 W TDP and the NVIDIA card at 160 W TDP. The AMD card requires no external power connectors and only a 200 W suggested PSU, while the GTX 460 v2 needs two 6-pin connectors and a 450 W suggested PSU. The physical design also reflects this, as the AMD card is single-slot and the NVIDIA card is dual-slot.

Memory architecture differs substantially. The AMD card has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 64-bit bus, delivering 48.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA card has 1 GB of GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 96.19 GB/s. The GTX 460 v2 has double the bandwidth despite having half the capacity, which is a direct consequence of its wider interface. The AMD card compensates with a much higher effective memory clock, 6 Gbps versus 4 Gbps, but the narrow bus limits its overall throughput.

Compute feature support also diverges. The AMD card supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The NVIDIA card supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, but has no Vulkan support recorded. The AMD card also has 512 shading units versus 336, and it supports FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, both at 1,248.3 GFLOPS. The NVIDIA card has no FP16 capability recorded.

The bus interface differs as well: PCIe 3.0 x8 on the AMD card versus PCIe 2.0 x16 on the NVIDIA card. The AMD card's newer PCIe generation partially compensates for the narrower lane count, but the NVIDIA card has the older but wider interface.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 has an average benchmark score of 9,653, which is 10.4% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2's average of 8,743. This is driven by the AMD card's Vulkan result of 10,770, which has no counterpart in the NVIDIA card's recorded data.

Q: How do the two cards compare in the Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 scores 8,743, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 scores 8,536. The NVIDIA card wins by 2.4% in this single direct comparison.

Q: Which card has more memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 96.19 GB/s of bandwidth, exactly double the 48.00 GB/s of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100. The NVIDIA card uses a 192-bit memory bus, while the AMD card uses a 64-bit bus.

Q: Does either card support Vulkan?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 supports Vulkan 1.3 and has a recorded Geekbench Vulkan score of 10,770. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 has no Vulkan support in the database.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 has a TDP of 35 W and requires no external power connectors, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 has a TDP of 160 W and requires two 6-pin power connectors. The suggested PSU ratings are 200 W for the AMD card and 450 W for the NVIDIA card.

Q: Which card is more efficient in transistor density?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 has a transistor density of 21.4 million per square millimeter, compared to 5.9 million per square millimeter for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2. The AMD card packs more transistors into a much smaller die (103 mm² versus 332 mm²).

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload type. For raw compute throughput measured in OpenCL, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 is the winner, edging out the AMD card by 2.4% despite being six years older in release date (September 2011 versus June 2017). The GTX 460 v2 also offers superior memory bandwidth, 96.19 GB/s versus 48.00 GB/s, which benefits memory-bound tasks.

For modern API support and efficiency, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the better choice. It has Vulkan 1.3 support, a higher FP32 throughput (1,248.3 GFLOPS versus 1,046.3 GFLOPS), a higher pixel rate (19.50 GPixel/s versus 10.91 GPixel/s), and dramatically lower power draw at 35 W versus 160 W. The AMD card also has double the memory capacity (2 GB versus 1 GB) and a higher average benchmark score overall.

Users who prioritize compatibility with contemporary software and drivers should select the AMD card, as its Vulkan capability and newer architecture make it more future-proof. Users who run legacy OpenCL workloads or need maximum memory bandwidth on a tight interface should consider the NVIDIA card, but the 2.4% performance margin in the single head-to-head test is modest. The AMD card's aggregate score advantage, lower power requirements, and modern feature set make it the stronger overall pick for most scenarios.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | Lexa | GF114 |

| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi 2.0 |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |

| Transistors | 2,200 million | 1,950 million |

| Die Size | 103 mm² | 332 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 21.4M / mm² | 5.9M / mm² |

| Memory Size | 2 GB | 1024 MB |

| Memory Bus Width | 64 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 48.00 GB/s | 96.19 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 512 | 336 |

| TMUs | 32 | 56 |

| ROPs | 16 | 24 |

| Pixel Rate | 19.50 GPixel/s | 10.91 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 39.01 GTexel/s | 43.62 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 1,248.3 GFLOPS | 1,046.3 GFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 1,248.3 GFLOPS (1:1) | None |

| TDP | 35 W | 160 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 200 W | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a | 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a |

| DirectX Support | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.3 | None |

| Length | 168 mm (6.6 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |

| Height | 69 mm (2.7 inches) | None |

| Release Date | 2017-06-03 | 2011-09-23 |

| Launch MSRP | 149 USD | 199 USD |