GeForce 930M vs GeForce GTX 260

When comparing GeForce 930M 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 930M and GeForce GTX 260 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 930M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 930M 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 930M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930M GeForce GTX 260
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 182 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 896 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • GeForce GTX 260 has 451% more power consumption, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 260 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 260 has 894 GB more memory, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 260 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 930M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 260 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 314 MHz higher, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 260 - by 65 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 930M is 801 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 3−4
ultra / 1080p 1−2 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 14−16
medium / 1080p 4−5 5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than GeForce 930M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930M GeForce GTX 260
Architecture Maxwell Tesla 2.0
Code name N16S-GM-B/S, N16S-LP GT200
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 12 March 2015 16 June 2008
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 928 MHz 1242 MHz
Boost Clock 941 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
Texture fill rate 22.58 36.9 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops 476.9 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 64 Bit 448 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 999 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 111.9 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.5 2.1
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
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) 84 Mh/s 30 Mh/s
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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