GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 295

When comparing GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 295, 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 GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 295 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 295
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 289 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1792 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 295 has 381% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 295 has 1791 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 295 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 295 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 258 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 295.
  • GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 295 are manufactured by 55 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 3−4
ultra / 1080p 2−3
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 14−16
medium / 1080p 0−1 5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 295
Architecture G9x Tesla 2.0
Code name N10E-GS1 GT200B
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 2 March 2009 8 January 2009
Pipelines 64 240
Core clock speed 1500 MHz 1242 MHz
Transistor count 505 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 92.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 192 gflops 2x 596.2 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 896 Bit
Memory clock speed 999 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 223.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 4.0 4.0
OpenGL 2.1 2.1
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 64 480
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options 2-way +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI + +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF S/PDIF
Laptop size large
CUDA cores per GPU 240
Standard memory config per GPU 896 MB
Memory interface width per GPU 448 Bit
High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDRR) 128bit
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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