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    GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 870M

    When comparing GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 870M, 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 870M 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 and GeForce GTX 870M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 870M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 870M here:

    GeForce GTS 160M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 870M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 870M
    Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 6 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 870M has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 870M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 870M has 5 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 870M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 559 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 870M.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 870M - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 16−18
    ultra / 1080p − 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    low / 720p 1−2 35−40
    medium / 1080p 0−1 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3600% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 870M
    Architecture G9x Kepler
    Code name N10E-GS1 N15P-GT
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 64 1344
    Core clock speed 1500 MHz 941 MHz
    Boost Clock 967 MHz
    Transistor count 505 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 108.3
    Floating-point performance 192 gflops 2,599 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 120.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 4.0 5.1
    OpenGL 2.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 64 1344
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options 2-way +
    HDMI + +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    Gigaflops 288
    MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
    Power management 8.0
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