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    GeForce 830M vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

    When comparing GeForce 830M 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 830M 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 830M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce 830M 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 830M or GeForce GTX 860M SLI here:

    GeForce 830M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 860M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 830M GeForce GTX 860M SLI
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 120 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2x 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 263% more power consumption, than GeForce 830M.
    • GeForce 830M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce 830M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are build with Maxwell architecture.
    • Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
    • GeForce 830M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce 830M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 21−24
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 14−16
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 8−9
    4K / 2160p − 5−6
    low / 720p 12−14 40−45
    medium / 1080p 3−4 27−30
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 416% more, than GeForce 830M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 830M GeForce GTX 860M SLI
    Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
    Code name N15?
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 12 March 2014 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 256 1280
    Core clock speed 1029 MHz 1029 MHz
    Boost Clock 1150 MHz
    Transistor count 2x 1870 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 18.40
    Floating-point performance 588.8 gflops
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 2x 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 5000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 67 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus + +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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