GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Quadro P400

When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro P400, 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 860M SLI and Quadro P400 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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 860M SLI Quadro P400
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 3x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 300% more power consumption, than Quadro P400.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro P400 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro P400 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro P400 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro P400 is 199 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro P400 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 992 MHz higher, than Quadro P400.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 7−8
ultra / 1080p 14−16 4−5
QHD / 1440p 8−9 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 18−20
medium / 1080p 27−30 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 170% more, than Quadro P400.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI Quadro P400
Architecture Maxwell Pascal
Code name GP107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 7 February 2017
Pipelines 1280 256
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 1228 MHz
Boost Clock 1252 MHz
Transistor count 2x 1870 Million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 20.03
Floating-point performance 679.9 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 4008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 32.06 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA + 6.1
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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