GeForce GTX 690 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI
When choosing between GeForce GTX 690 and GeForce GTX 860M SLI, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 690 and GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
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:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 690
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
300 Watt
120 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
Two 8-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB (4 GB per GPU) GDDR5
2x 4 GB
Display Connectors
3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 690 has 150% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
GeForce GTX 690 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
GeForce GTX 690 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 690 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 114 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 690.
GeForce GTX 690 and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 690 is 1008 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
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 690 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
55−60
35−40
ultra / 1080p
45−50
30−35
QHD / 1440p
35−40
14−16
4K / 2160p
18−20
9−10
low / 720p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
60−65
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Battlefield 5 is 54% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 690 and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
230−240
medium / 768p
220−230
210−220
ultra / 1080p
180−190
130−140
QHD / 1440p
110−120
100−110
4K / 2160p
70−75
55−60
high / 768p
210−220
170−180
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
55−60
medium / 1080p
55−60
55−60
GeForce GTX 690 and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
ultra / 1080p
100−110
85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Dota 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
45−50
27−30
ultra / 1080p
40−45
24−27
QHD / 1440p
27−30
21−24
4K / 2160p
14−16
9−10
low / 720p
80−85
55−60
medium / 1080p
45−50
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Far Cry 5 is 48% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
45−50
27−30
QHD / 1440p
27−30
16−18
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
low / 720p
180−190
130−140
medium / 1080p
110−120
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Fortnite is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
45−50
27−30
QHD / 1440p
30−35
16−18
4K / 2160p
24−27
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
65−70
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Forza Horizon 4 is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
140−150
110−120
medium / 768p
120−130
100−105
high / 1080p
70−75
45−50
ultra / 1080p
30−35
18−20
QHD / 1440p
21−24
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
20−22
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
10−12
4K / 2160p
8−9
3−4
low / 720p
65−70
45−50
medium / 1080p
30−35
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
130−140
120−130
medium / 1080p
120−130
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
24−27
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−12
QHD / 1440p
10−11
3−4
4K / 2160p
7−8
2−3
low / 720p
65−70
40−45
medium / 1080p
35−40
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
130−140
80−85
medium / 768p
85−90
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
27−30
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
4K / 2160p
16−18
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 63% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
50−55
40−45
high / 768p
60−65
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 690
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Code name
GK104
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
3 May 2012
12 March 2014
Pipelines
1536
1280
Core clock speed
915 MHz
1029 MHz
Boost Clock
1019 MHz
Transistor count
3,540 million
2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
234 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
2x 3,130 gflops
Length
11.0" (27.9 cm)
Memory bus width
512-bit (256-bit per GPU)
2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed
6008 MHz
5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
384 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.2
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
+
CUDA cores
3072
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
Height
4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
+
Multi monitor support
4 displays
HDMI
Yes (via dongle)
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
3D Blu-Ray
+
3D Gaming
+
3D Vision Live
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
156 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
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