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    GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs GeForce GTX 480M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI and GeForce GTX 480M, 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 GeForce GTX 480M 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 GTX 260M SLI and GeForce GTX 480M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI and GeForce GTX 480M 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 GTX 260M SLI or GeForce GTX 480M here:

    GeForce GTX 260M SLI Laptops
    GeForce GTX 480M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 260M SLI GeForce GTX 480M
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 480M.
    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI and GeForce GTX 480M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 480M - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 480M is 300 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480M - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 480M is 250 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 GeForce GTX 480M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 260M SLI GeForce GTX 480M
    Architecture G9x Fermi
    Code name NB9E-GTX N11E-GTX-A3
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 25 May 2010
    Pipelines 224 352
    Core clock speed 550 MHz 850 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 3,100 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 18.7 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 598.4 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 1200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 API
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Laptop size large large
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