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    GeForce GTX 560 vs GeForce GTX 970M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 560 and GeForce GTX 970M, 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 560 and GeForce GTX 970M 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 970M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 970M 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 970M here:

    GeForce GTX 970M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 560 GeForce GTX 970M
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 6 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 560 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 970M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 970M has 5 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560.
    • GeForce GTX 560 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 970M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 560 is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 970M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970M is 114 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
    • GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 970M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 560 is 1500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 14−16 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 3−4 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 27−30 60−65
    medium / 1080p 16−18 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 157% more, than GeForce GTX 560.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 560 GeForce GTX 970M
    Architecture Fermi 2.0 Maxwell
    Code name GF114 GM204
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 17 May 2011 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 336 1280
    Core clock speed 810 MHz 924 MHz
    Boost Clock 1038 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 45.36 83.04
    Floating-point performance 1,088.6 gflops 2,657 gflops
    Length 8.25" (21 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 128.0 GB/s 120 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1280
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI + +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 80 Mh/s 314 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    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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