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    GeForce GTS 160M vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

    When comparing GeForce GTS 160M and Radeon HD 4870 X2, 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon HD 4870 X2

    GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

    GeForce GTS 160M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M Radeon HD 4870 X2
    Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 286 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 376% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTS 160M and Radeon HD 4870 X2 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 800 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
    • GeForce GTS 160M and Radeon HD 4870 X2 are manufactured by 55 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 3−4
    ultra / 1080p − 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 1−2 14−16
    medium / 1080p 0−1 6−7
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4870 X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTS 160M Radeon HD 4870 X2
    Architecture G9x TeraScale
    Code name N10E-GS1 R700
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 12 August 2008
    Pipelines 64 800
    Core clock speed 1500 MHz 700 MHz
    Transistor count 505 million 956 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 28.00
    Floating-point performance 192 gflops 2x 1,120.0 gflops
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 3600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 10.1 (10_1)
    Shader Model 4.0 4.1
    OpenGL 2.1 3.3
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A N/A
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 64
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options 2-way
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Laptop size large
    Gigaflops 288
    MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
    Power management 8.0
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