GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 560

When choosing between GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 560, 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 GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 560.

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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 560
Power consumption (TDP)	60 Watt	150 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		Two 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 560 has 150% 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 560 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 560 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 560 - with Fermi 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 690 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 560 - by 40 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	1−2	27−30
medium / 1080p	0−1	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2700% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.
high / 1080p	−	21−24
ultra / 1080p	−	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	5−6
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	0−1	45−50
medium / 1080p	−	24−27
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTS 160M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	60−65	200−210
medium / 768p	27−30	170−180
ultra / 1080p	7−8	90−95
QHD / 1440p	−	50−55
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	16−18	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 439% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	0−1	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTS 160M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p	45−50	100−110
medium / 768p	10−11	90−95
ultra / 1080p	0−1	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Dota 2 is 237% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	0−1	35−40
medium / 1080p	−	16−18
high / 1080p	−	21−24
ultra / 1080p	−	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	21−24	90−95
medium / 1080p	0−1	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Fortnite is 318% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.
high / 1080p	0−1	24−27
ultra / 1080p	−	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	8−9
low / 720p	0−1	45−50
medium / 1080p	0−1	24−27
low / 768p	18−20	80−85
medium / 768p	−	70−75
high / 1080p	0−1	27−30
ultra / 1080p	−	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Grand Theft Auto V is 331% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.
high / 1080p	−	9−10
ultra / 1080p	−	7−8
4K / 2160p	−	2−3
low / 720p	0−1	27−30
medium / 1080p	−	12−14
low / 768p	75−80	110−120
high / 1080p	27−30	−
ultra / 1080p	−	100−110
medium / 1080p	−	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Minecraft is 49% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.
high / 1080p	−	21−24
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
low / 720p	8−9	50−55
medium / 1080p	−	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 550% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.
high / 1080p	−	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	9−10
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	24−27
medium / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 768p	0−1	50−55
medium / 768p	−	30−35
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
low / 768p	45−50	100−105
medium / 768p	14−16	60−65
ultra / 1080p	0−1	30−35
high / 768p	12−14	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in World of Tanks is 188% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce GTX 560
Architecture	G9x	Fermi 2.0
Code name	N10E-GS1	GF114
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	2 March 2009	17 May 2011
Pipelines	64	336
Core clock speed	1500 MHz	810 MHz
Transistor count	505 million	1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	19 billion/sec	45.36
Floating-point performance	192 gflops	1,088.6 gflops
Length		8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed		4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	51 GB/s	128.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	4.0	5.1
OpenGL	2.1	4.1
OpenCL	1.1	1.1
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	64
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	+	+
HDCP		+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF	Internal
3D Blu-Ray		+
3D Gaming		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		80 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
Gigaflops	288
MXM Type	MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management	8.0
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GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 560

GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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