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    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs GeForce GTX 260

    When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 260, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 260 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 9800M GTX 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 9800M GTX SLI here:

    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTX SLI GeForce GTX 260
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 182 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 896 MB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • GeForce GTX 260 has 21% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 260 has 895 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 260 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 260 - with Tesla 2.0.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 742 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 260 are manufactured by 65 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 199 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 21−24 14−16
    medium / 1080p 12−14 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTX SLI GeForce GTX 260
    Architecture G9x Tesla 2.0
    Code name NB9E-GTX GT200
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 15 July 2008 16 June 2008
    Pipelines 224 192
    Core clock speed 500 MHz 1242 MHz
    Transistor count 3016 Million 1,400 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 65 nm
    Texture fill rate 36.9 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 476.9 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 448 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 999 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 111.9 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 11.1 (10_0)
    Shader Model 4.0
    OpenGL 2.1
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 192
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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