GeForce 8800 GTX vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

When choosing between GeForce 8800 GTX and GeForce GTX 860M SLI, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce 8800 GTX and GeForce GTX 860M SLI.

GeForce 8800 GTX

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GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 860M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 860M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce 8800 GTX	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)	155 Watt	120 Watt
Interface	PCIe 1.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	768 MB	2x 4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce 8800 GTX has 29% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
GeForce 8800 GTX has 766 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
GeForce 8800 GTX is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce 8800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 453 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by 90 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 4100 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800 GTX.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	21−24
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	8−9
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	1−2	40−45
medium / 1080p	0−1	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	35−40
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	14−16
4K / 2160p	−	9−10
low / 720p	0−1	75−80
medium / 1080p	−	40−45
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce 8800 GTX and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	60−65	230−240
medium / 768p	27−30	210−220
ultra / 1080p	7−8	130−140
QHD / 1440p	−	100−110
4K / 2160p	−	55−60
high / 768p	16−18	170−180
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 578% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	55−60
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
GeForce 8800 GTX and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	45−50	120−130
medium / 768p	10−11	110−120
ultra / 1080p	0−1	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Dota 2 is 313% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	27−30
ultra / 1080p	−	24−27
QHD / 1440p	−	21−24
4K / 2160p	−	9−10
low / 720p	0−1	55−60
medium / 1080p	−	30−33
high / 1080p	−	35−40
ultra / 1080p	−	27−30
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	21−24	130−140
medium / 1080p	0−1	80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 513% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
high / 1080p	0−1	35−40
ultra / 1080p	−	27−30
QHD / 1440p	0−1	16−18
4K / 2160p	−	14−16
low / 720p	0−1	75−80
medium / 1080p	0−1	40−45
low / 768p	18−20	110−120
medium / 768p	−	100−105
high / 1080p	0−1	45−50
ultra / 1080p	−	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	9−10
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 505% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	−	10−12
4K / 2160p	−	3−4
low / 720p	0−1	45−50
medium / 1080p	−	20−22
low / 768p	75−80	120−130
high / 1080p	27−30	−
medium / 1080p	−	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Minecraft is 62% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	8−9	75−80
medium / 1080p	−	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 862% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	10−12
QHD / 1440p	−	3−4
4K / 2160p	−	2−3
low / 720p	0−1	40−45
medium / 1080p	−	21−24
low / 768p	0−1	80−85
medium / 768p	−	50−55
high / 1080p	−	27−30
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
4K / 2160p	−	9−10
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	14−16	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	40−45
high / 768p	12−14	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in World of Tanks is 180% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.

Full Specs

	GeForce 8800 GTX	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Architecture	Tesla	Maxwell
Code name	G80
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	8 November 2006	12 March 2014
Pipelines	128	1280
Core clock speed	576 MHz	1029 MHz
Transistor count	681 million	2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology	90 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	36.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	345.6 gflops
Length	270 mm
Memory bus width	384 Bit	2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed	900 MHz	5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	86.4 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model	4.0
OpenGL	3.3
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	575
SLI options	+	+
Laptop size		large
Optimus		+
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GeForce 8800 GTX vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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