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    GeForce GTX 260 vs Quadro K1000M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 260 and Quadro K1000M, 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 260 and Quadro K1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Quadro K1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Quadro K1000M 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 Quadro K1000M here:

    Quadro K1000M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 Quadro K1000M
    Power consumption (TDP) 182 Watt 45 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 896 MB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 260 has 304% more power consumption, than Quadro K1000M.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 260 has 894 GB more memory, than Quadro K1000M.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K1000M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K1000M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 392 MHz higher, than Quadro K1000M.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro K1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro K1000M is 801 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 −
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 14−16 1−2
    medium / 1080p 5−6 0−1
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than Quadro K1000M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 Quadro K1000M
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Kepler
    Code name GT200 N14P-Q1
    Type Desktop Mobile workstation
    Release date 16 June 2008 1 June 2012
    Pipelines 192 192
    Core clock speed 1242 MHz 850 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million 1,270 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 36.9 billion/sec 13.60
    Floating-point performance 476.9 gflops 326.4 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 448 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 999 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 111.9 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 4.0 5.1
    OpenGL 2.1 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 192
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s 10 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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