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    GeForce GTS 160M vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When comparing GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 980M, 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 GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 980M 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 GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 980M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce GTX 980M 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 GTS 160M or GeForce GTX 980M here:

    GeForce GTS 160M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 462 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980M - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 35−40
    ultra / 1080p − 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 1−2 60−65
    medium / 1080p 0−1 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture G9x Maxwell
    Code name N10E-GS1 GM204
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 64 1536
    Core clock speed 1500 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 505 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 51.84
    Floating-point performance 192 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 4.0 6.4
    OpenGL 2.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 64 1536
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options 2-way +
    HDMI + +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
    Gigaflops 288
    MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
    Power management 8.0
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