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    GeForce GTX 260 vs GeForce GTX 470

    When comparing GeForce GTX 260 and GeForce GTX 470, 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 260 and GeForce GTX 470 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 GeForce GTX 470
    Power consumption (TDP) 182 Watt 215 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin Two 6-pins
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 896 MB 1280 MB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTX 470 has 18% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 260.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 470 has 384 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 260.
    • Both cards are used in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 470 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 27 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 470 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is 1 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 470.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 470 is 675 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 14−16 30−35
    medium / 1080p 5−6 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 GeForce GTX 470
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Fermi
    Code name GT200 GF100
    Type Desktop Desktop
    Release date 16 June 2008 12 April 2010
    Pipelines 192 448
    Core clock speed 1242 MHz 1215 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million 3,100 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 36.9 billion/sec 34.0 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 476.9 gflops 1,088.6 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) 9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)
    Memory bus width 448 Bit 320 Bit
    Memory clock speed 999 MHz 1674 MHz (3348 data rate)
    Memory bandwidth 111.9 GB/s 133.9 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 192 448
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support + +
    HDMI + +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s 97 Mh/s
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