GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs GeForce GTX 950
When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI and GeForce GTX 950, 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 GeForce GTX 950 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
GeForce GTX 950
Power consumption (TDP)
120 Watt
90 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pins
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x 4 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU)
350 Watt
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GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 33% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 950.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and GeForce GTX 950 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 950 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and GeForce GTX 950 are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 5 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and GeForce GTX 950 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 4994 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950.
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
21−24
35−40
ultra / 1080p
14−16
21−24
QHD / 1440p
8−9
16−18
4K / 2160p
5−6
10−11
low / 720p
40−45
60−65
medium / 1080p
27−30
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
35−40
55−60
ultra / 1080p
30−35
45−50
QHD / 1440p
14−16
35−40
4K / 2160p
9−10
18−20
low / 720p
75−80
100−110
medium / 1080p
40−45
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 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 860M SLI and GeForce GTX 950 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
230−240
250−260
medium / 768p
210−220
220−230
ultra / 1080p
130−140
180−190
QHD / 1440p
100−110
110−120
4K / 2160p
55−60
70−75
high / 768p
170−180
210−220
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 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 860M SLI and GeForce GTX 950 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
ultra / 1080p
85−90
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Dota 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
27−30
45−50
ultra / 1080p
24−27
40−45
QHD / 1440p
21−24
27−30
4K / 2160p
9−10
14−16
low / 720p
55−60
80−85
medium / 1080p
30−33
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Far Cry 5 is 48% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
27−30
45−50
QHD / 1440p
16−18
27−30
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
130−140
180−190
medium / 1080p
80−85
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Fortnite is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
27−30
45−50
QHD / 1440p
16−18
30−35
4K / 2160p
14−16
24−27
low / 720p
75−80
100−110
medium / 1080p
40−45
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Forza Horizon 4 is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
110−120
140−150
medium / 768p
100−105
120−130
high / 1080p
45−50
70−75
ultra / 1080p
18−20
30−35
QHD / 1440p
9−10
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
20−22
QHD / 1440p
10−12
16−18
4K / 2160p
3−4
8−9
low / 720p
45−50
65−70
medium / 1080p
20−22
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
120−130
130−140
medium / 1080p
110−120
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
100−110
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
10−12
16−18
QHD / 1440p
3−4
10−11
4K / 2160p
2−3
7−8
low / 720p
40−45
65−70
medium / 1080p
21−24
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
low / 768p
80−85
130−140
medium / 768p
50−55
85−90
high / 1080p
27−30
45−50
ultra / 1080p
16−18
24−27
4K / 2160p
9−10
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 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
40−45
50−55
high / 768p
55−60
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
GeForce GTX 950
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Code name
GM206
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
12 March 2014
20 August 2015
Pipelines
1280
768
Core clock speed
1029 MHz
1024 MHz
Boost Clock
1188 MHz
Transistor count
2x 1870 Million
2,940 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
49.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
1,825 gflops
Length
7.938" (20.2 cm)
Memory bus width
2x 128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
6.6 GB/s
Memory bandwidth
105.6 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
G-SYNC support
+
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
+
CUDA cores
768
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
Height
4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
+
Multi monitor support
4 displays
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
233 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
9.97 Mh/s
GameStream
+
GeForce ShadowPlay
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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