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    GeForce GTX 285M SLI vs GeForce GTX 960M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 285M SLI and GeForce GTX 960M, 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 285M SLI and GeForce GTX 960M 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 285M SLI and GeForce GTX 960M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 285M SLI and GeForce GTX 960M 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 285M SLI or GeForce GTX 960M here:

    GeForce GTX 285M SLI Laptops
    GeForce GTX 960M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 285M SLI GeForce GTX 960M
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960M.
    • GeForce GTX 960M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 960M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M is 520 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 960M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M is 1480 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 14−16 18−20
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 3−4 4−5
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 27−30 35−40
    medium / 1080p 16−18 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 285M SLI GeForce GTX 960M
    Architecture G9x Maxwell
    Code name N10E-GTX N16P-GX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 12 March 2015
    Pipelines 256 640
    Core clock speed 576 MHz 1096 MHz
    Boost Clock 1202 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 47.04
    Floating-point performance 1,505 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1020 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 80 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 640
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 175 Mh/s
    Laptop size large medium sized
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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