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    GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 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 1050 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 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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

    GeForce GTX 860M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 GeForce GTX 860M SLI
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 120 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2x 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
    Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 60% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 261 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 2008 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 21−24
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 14−16
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 8−9
    4K / 2160p 10−11 5−6
    low / 720p 60−65 40−45
    medium / 1080p 40−45 27−30
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 GeForce GTX 860M SLI
    Architecture Pascal Maxwell
    Code name N17P-G1
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 25 October 2016 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 640 1280
    Core clock speed 1290 MHz 1029 MHz
    Boost Clock 1392 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 2x 1870 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 58.20
    Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops
    Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 2x 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 5000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA + +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
    CUDA cores 640
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDCP 2.2
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
    Width 2-slot
    GameStream +
    GPU Boost 3.0
    SLI -
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