GeForce GTX 560M vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

When comparing GeForce GTX 560M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI, 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 560M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 560M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTX 560M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 560M or GeForce GTX 860M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 560M Laptops
GeForce GTX 860M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 120 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 2x 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 60% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 560M.
  • GeForce GTX 560M has 1534 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 254 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 3750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 21−24
ultra / 1080p 2−3 14−16
QHD / 1440p 1−2 8−9
4K / 2160p − 5−6
low / 720p 14−16 40−45
medium / 1080p 7−8 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 283% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name N12E-GS
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 30 May 2011 12 March 2014
Pipelines 192 1280
Core clock speed 775 MHz 1029 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 24.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 595.2 gflops
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 5000 MHz
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 API DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.5
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way +
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s
Laptop size large large
Optimus + +
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