NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a single recorded benchmark comparison between these two cards, and the result is decisive. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 scores 9,315 points against the GTX 460 SE's 6,389 points. That is a 45.8% advantage for the GTX 750, the largest margin recorded in this pairing.

The GTX 750's average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 7,222, which places it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The GTX 460 SE, by contrast, holds an average score of 6,389, sitting in the 37th percentile. The difference in percentile ranking, three points, reflects a meaningful gap in overall compute performance, even if the absolute score delta appears modest.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each card puts these numbers in context. The GTX 750 sits very close to the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile, which averages 7,203, a delta of only 0.3%. It is also nearly tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE at 7,171 and the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 at 7,170, both within 0.7%. The GTX 750 edges out the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, which averages 7,157, by 0.9%. This clustering suggests the GTX 750 occupies a competitive spot among mid-range offerings from its era, with the recorded data showing it slightly ahead of all four nearest rivals.

The GTX 460 SE's nearest rivals tell a different story. It is exactly tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M at 6,389, a delta of 0%. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 72 GB Blackwell comes in marginally higher at 6,407, a 0.3% gap in that rival's favor. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 averages 6,330, which puts it 0.9% behind the GTX 460 SE, while the AMD Radeon R7 M350 averages 6,327, a 1% deficit. The GTX 460 SE's position among these rivals indicates it performs at a lower tier than the GTX 750, with the benchmark data confirming a clear hierarchy.

The single head-to-head result is the only direct comparison available, but it aligns with the broader average score data. The GTX 750 wins the only recorded head-to-head benchmark, giving it one win against zero for the GTX 460 SE. No benchmark in the database shows the GTX 460 SE ahead of the GTX 750.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural generations, and the data shows a substantial evolution in design philosophy. The GTX 750 uses the GM107 chip built on the Maxwell architecture, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. The GTX 460 SE uses the GF104 chip based on the older Fermi architecture, fabricated on a 40 nm process, also at TSMC. The node shrink from 40 nm to 28 nm is a key factor in the performance and efficiency differences.

Transistor counts are surprisingly close. The GTX 750 packs 1,870 million transistors into a die size of 148 mm², yielding a transistor density of 12.6 million transistors per square millimeter. The GTX 460 SE has 1,950 million transistors spread across a much larger die of 332 mm², resulting in a density of only 5.9 million transistors per square millimeter. The GTX 750 achieves more than double the transistor density, which directly contributes to its higher performance per watt.

The memory subsystems differ significantly. Both cards have 1,024 MB of GDDR5 memory, but the GTX 750 uses a 128-bit bus with 80.19 GB/s of bandwidth, while the GTX 460 SE uses a 256-bit bus with 108.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GTX 460 SE has a clear bandwidth advantage, 35.5% higher, but the GTX 750 compensates with a much faster memory clock. The GTX 750's memory runs at 1,253 MHz with 5 Gbps effective speed, while the GTX 460 SE's memory runs at 850 MHz with 3.4 Gbps effective. The GTX 750's newer memory technology allows it to achieve competitive bandwidth despite the narrower bus.

Compute resources show a different balance. The GTX 750 has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. The GTX 460 SE has 288 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GTX 750 has more shading units by a 77.8% margin, but the GTX 460 SE has 50% more TMUs and double the ROPs. In terms of raw throughput, the GTX 750's pixel rate is 17.36 GPixel/s versus 7.800 GPixel/s for the GTX 460 SE, more than double. The texture rates are closer: 34.72 GTexel/s for the GTX 750 against 31.20 GTexel/s for the GTX 460 SE, a 11.3% edge for the GTX 750. The FP32 compute figures show the GTX 750 at 1,111.0 GFLOPS versus 748.8 GFLOPS for the GTX 460 SE, a 48.4% advantage.

Power and physical characteristics reflect the architectural leap. The GTX 750 has a TDP of 55 W, fits in a single slot, and requires no power connectors. The GTX 460 SE has a TDP of 150 W, takes up a dual-slot form factor, and needs two 6-pin power connectors. The suggested power supply rating is 250 W for the GTX 750 versus 450 W for the GTX 460 SE. The GTX 750 is 145 mm long, while the GTX 460 SE extends to 210 mm.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 averages 7,222 points across all recorded benchmarks, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE averages 6,389 points. The GTX 750 also holds a higher percentile ranking at 40 versus 37.

Q: How much faster is the GTX 750 in the head-to-head OpenCL test?

A: The GTX 750 scores 9,315 in Geekbench OpenCL, versus 6,389 for the GTX 460 SE, a 45.8% advantage. This is the only head-to-head benchmark recorded for this pair.

Q: Does the GTX 460 SE have any advantages in memory bandwidth?

A: Yes, the GTX 460 SE has a 256-bit memory bus delivering 108.8 GB/s, while the GTX 750 has a 128-bit bus at 80.19 GB/s. However, the GTX 750's memory runs at 1,253 MHz versus 850 MHz, which narrows the practical gap.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two cards?

A: The GTX 750 has a TDP of 55 W, while the GTX 460 SE has a TDP of 150 W. The GTX 750 requires no power connectors and suggests a 250 W power supply, whereas the GTX 460 SE needs two 6-pin connectors and suggests a 450 W unit.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The GTX 750 has 512 shading units, compared to 288 for the GTX 460 SE. This contributes to its higher FP32 throughput of 1,111.0 GFLOPS versus 748.8 GFLOPS.

Q: Are both cards still in production?

A: Both are marked as end-of-life in the database. The GTX 750 was released in February 2014, while the GTX 460 SE was released in November 2010.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE |

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

| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |

| Chip | GM107 | GF104 |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |

| Transistors | 1,870 million | 1,950 million |

| Die Size | 148 mm² | 332 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 12.6M / mm² | 5.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1020 MHz | Not specified |

| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | Not specified |

| Memory Clock | 1253 MHz, 5 Gbps effective | 850 MHz, 3.4 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 80.19 GB/s | 108.8 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 512 | 288 |

| Texture Mapping Units | 32 | 48 |

| Raster Output Units | 16 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 17.36 GPixel/s | 7.800 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 34.72 GTexel/s | 31.20 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 1,111.0 GFLOPS | 748.8 GFLOPS |

| TDP | 55 W | 150 W |

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

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

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 450 W |

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

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

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | Not specified |

| Length | 145 mm | 210 mm |

| Release Date | February 2014 | November 2010 |

| Launch MSRP | 119 USD | 160 USD |

Where Each One Wins

The GTX 750 wins on compute performance in every recorded metric. Its OpenCL score of 9,315 versus 6,389 is a 45.8% margin. Its FP32 throughput of 1,111.0 GFLOPS is 48.4% higher than the GTX 460 SE's 748.8 GFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 17.36 GPixel/s is more than double the GTX 460 SE's 7.800 GPixel/s, and its texture rate of 34.72 GTexel/s edges out the 31.20 GTexel/s of the older card.

The GTX 460 SE retains specific advantages in memory bandwidth and texture/ROP counts. Its 108.8 GB/s bandwidth is 35.5% higher than the GTX 750's 80.19 GB/s. It has 48 TMUs against 32, and 32 ROPs against 16. These figures suggest the GTX 460 SE could handle memory-heavy workloads better, but the benchmark data does not show this translating into a win in any recorded test.

The GTX 750's efficiency story is compelling. At 55 W TDP versus 150 W, it delivers higher performance while consuming less than half the power. The GTX 750 achieves this with no power connectors and a suggested PSU of 250 W, versus the GTX 460 SE's 450 W requirement. The GTX 750 also uses PCIe 3.0 x16, while the GTX 460 SE is limited to PCIe 2.0 x16.

For users prioritizing raw compute in modern workloads, the GTX 750 is the clear choice. For scenarios where memory bandwidth or ROP throughput might matter, such as certain legacy rendering paths, the GTX 460 SE's wider bus and higher ROP count could be relevant, but no benchmark in the database confirms such an advantage.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 is the superior card in this comparison. It wins the only head-to-head benchmark by 45.8%, has a higher average score (7,222 versus 6,389), and sits at a higher percentile rank (40 versus 37). In every compute metric recorded, the GTX 750 leads, often by wide margins.

The GTX 460 SE's strengths are real but do not translate into benchmark victories. Its 256-bit memory bus and 108.8 GB/s bandwidth are impressive specifications, and its 48 TMUs and 32 ROPs outnumber the GTX 750's corresponding units. Yet the recorded data shows no test where these advantages produce a win. The GTX 750's newer architecture, denser transistor layout, and higher clock speeds more than compensate.

The choice between these cards, based strictly on database results, is straightforward. A user seeking better compute performance, higher efficiency, and a more modern feature set should select the GTX 750. The card offers 45.8% higher OpenCL performance, double the pixel rate, and a TDP of 55 W that requires no auxiliary power connectors. The GTX 460 SE, with its higher launch MSRP of 160 USD, delivers less performance at greater power and size. The GTX 750's launch MSRP of 119 USD, combined with its benchmark dominance, makes it the data-backed pick for nearly any use case.