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    GeForce 9800 GTX vs GeForce GTX 860M

    When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce GTX 860M, 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 9800 GTX and GeForce GTX 860M 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 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 860M 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 here:

    GeForce GTX 860M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800 GTX GeForce GTX 860M
    Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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    • GeForce 9800 GTX has 86% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M.
    • GeForce 9800 GTX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 860M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce 9800 GTX has 508 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M.
    • GeForce 9800 GTX is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 860M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 891 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M.
    • GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 860M - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 16−18
    ultra / 1080p − 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 1−2 30−35
    medium / 1080p 0−1 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3100% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800 GTX GeForce GTX 860M
    Architecture Tesla Maxwell
    Code name G92 N15P-GX
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 28 March 2008 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 128 640
    Core clock speed 1688 MHz 797 MHz
    Boost Clock 915 MHz
    Transistor count 754 million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 43.2 billion/sec 43.40
    Floating-point performance 432.1 gflops 1,389 gflops
    Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1100 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 70.4 GB/s 80.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 4.0 5.1
    OpenGL 2.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 128 1152 or 640
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI Via Adapter +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
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