The GPU core of this graphics card runs @675Mhz and is equipped with 768MB GDDR5 memory @ 3600Mhz, 336 Shader Processors and a 192Bit Memory Interface, which is less than the MSI card, that has a 256bit interface.

Conclusion:

The Asus GeForce GTX 460 was predestined to lose from the MSI card because it's clocked lower, has less memory and the memory interface is 64 bits less. The performance of the Asus card was actually very good and when you condsider that it's 14% cheaper, you'll get value for money. The Asus GeForce GTX 460 is app. 8% slower than its competitor but the price/performance ratio is a lot better.

Benchmarks:

Batman: Arkham Aslyum, Far Cry 2, H.A.W.X, DiRT 2, Resident Evil V.

Compared to:

MSI GeForce GTX 460.

Overclocking:

The reviewers did not perform any overclocking.