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    GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 550 Ti

    When comparing GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 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 550 Ti 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 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:

    GeForce GTS 160M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 550 Ti
    Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 116 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTX 550 Ti has 93% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 550 Ti have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 550 Ti - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 550 Ti - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 600 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 550 Ti - by 40 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 7−8
    ultra / 1080p − 4−5
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 1−2 18−20
    medium / 1080p 0−1 9−10
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 550 Ti in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1800% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 550 Ti
    Architecture G9x Fermi
    Code name N10E-GS1 GF116
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 15 March 2011
    Pipelines 64 192
    Core clock speed 1500 MHz 900 MHz
    Transistor count 505 million 1,170 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 28.8 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 192 gflops 691.2 gflops
    Length 8.25" (21 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4.1 GB/s
    Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 98.4 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 4.0 5.1
    OpenGL 2.1 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 64 192
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options 2-way +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI + +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Gigaflops 288
    MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
    Power management 8.0
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