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Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 run Elite Dangerous?

No — under the minimum

No. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 doesn't reach the minimum graphics requirement for Elite Dangerous. Its 1 GB of video memory is under the 2 GB the minimum spec lists. It may not start, or run far below a playable frame rate.

Frame rate by resolution

  • 1080p 17 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
  • 1440p 11 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
  • 4K 6 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach

Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Core i7-3770K or a faster processor. How the model works.

Next to the publisher’s spec

Minimum

Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240

Index
2
Video memory
2 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 falls short

Recommended

Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X

Index
10
Video memory
2 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 falls short

Your card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460

Index
3
Video memory
1 GB
FSR

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 and Elite Dangerous: questions

Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 run Elite Dangerous?

No. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 doesn't reach the minimum graphics requirement for Elite Dangerous. Its 1 GB of video memory is under the 2 GB the minimum spec lists. It may not start, or run far below a playable frame rate.

How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 get in Elite Dangerous?

Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 17 FPS at 1080p, 11 at 1440p and 6 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.

Which card would run Elite Dangerous at the recommended spec?

The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A380 ($139).

Does my processor change this?

The figures assume a processor at or above Elite Dangerous's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.