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    GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Radeon RX 550X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon RX 550X, 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 GTX 260M SLI and Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon RX 550X

    GeForce GTX 260M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI 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 GTX 260M SLI here:

    GeForce GTX 260M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 260M SLI Radeon RX 550X
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
    • Radeon RX 550X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 550 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 5050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 8−9 10−11
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 6−7
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 20−22 21−24
    medium / 1080p 10−12 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 260M SLI Radeon RX 550X
    Architecture G9x GCN 4.0
    Code name NB9E-GTX Lexa
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 16 December 2018
    Pipelines 224 512
    Core clock speed 550 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1183 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 2,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.86
    Floating-point performance 1,211 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    Laptop size large
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