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    GeForce GTX 560M vs GeForce GTX 860M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 560M 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 GTX 560M 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 560M and GeForce GTX 860M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 560M and GeForce GTX 860M 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 GTX 560M or GeForce GTX 860M here:

    GeForce GTX 560M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 860M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 560M GeForce GTX 860M
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 560M has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 560M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M is 22 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M.
    • GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 860M - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 4−5 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 2−3 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 5−6
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 14−16 30−35
    medium / 1080p 7−8 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 560M GeForce GTX 860M
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name N12E-GS N15P-GX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 30 May 2011 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 192 640
    Core clock speed 775 MHz 797 MHz
    Boost Clock 915 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 24.8 billion/sec 43.40
    Floating-point performance 595.2 gflops 1,389 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 80.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 192 1152 or 640
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options 2-way +
    HDMI +
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s 163 Mh/s
    Laptop size large 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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