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    GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 690

    When comparing GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 690, 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 GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 690 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 GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

    GeForce GTS 160M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 690
    Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 300 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors Two 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB (4 GB per GPU) GDDR5
    Display Connectors No outputs 3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 690 has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 690 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 690 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 690 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 690 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 585 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 690.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 690 - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 35−40
    ultra / 1080p − 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 1−2 60−65
    medium / 1080p 0−1 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 690
    Architecture G9x Kepler
    Code name N10E-GS1 GK104
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 3 May 2012
    Pipelines 64 1536
    Core clock speed 1500 MHz 915 MHz
    Boost Clock 1019 MHz
    Transistor count 505 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 234 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 192 gflops 2x 3,130 gflops
    Length 11.0" (27.9 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 512-bit (256-bit per GPU)
    Memory clock speed 6008 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 384 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 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 64 3072
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options 2-way +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI + Yes (via dongle)
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF Internal
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    3D Vision Live +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 156 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Gigaflops 288
    MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
    Power management 8.0
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