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    GeForce GTX 860M vs GeForce GTX 970M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M 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 860M and GeForce GTX 970M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 860M and GeForce GTX 970M 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 860M or GeForce GTX 970M here:

    GeForce GTX 860M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 970M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 860M GeForce GTX 970M
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 6 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 970M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 860M and GeForce GTX 970M are build with Maxwell architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970M is 127 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M.
    • GeForce GTX 860M and GeForce GTX 970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 10−11 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 5−6 16−18
    4K / 2160p 4−5 10−11
    low / 720p 30−35 60−65
    medium / 1080p 21−24 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 113% more, than GeForce GTX 860M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 860M GeForce GTX 970M
    Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
    Code name N15P-GX GM204
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 12 March 2014 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 640 1280
    Core clock speed 797 MHz 924 MHz
    Boost Clock 915 MHz 1038 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 43.40 83.04
    Floating-point performance 1,389 gflops 2,657 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 80.0 GB/s 120 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1152 or 640 1280
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI + +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 314 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized large
    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 + +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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