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    GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge

    When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge, 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 SLI and Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge 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 SLI and Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge 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 SLI or Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge here:

    GeForce GTX 860M SLI Laptops
    Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 860M SLI Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 12-45 Watt
    Memory type GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB
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    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 900% more power consumption, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge - with GCN 1.2/2.0.
    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 14−16 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 8−9 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 14−16
    medium / 1080p 27−30 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 350% more, than Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 860M SLI Radeon R5 Bristol Ridge
    Architecture Maxwell GCN 1.2/2.0
    Code name Bristol Ridge
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 12 March 2014 1 June 2016
    Pipelines 1280 384
    Core clock speed 1029 MHz
    Boost Clock 800 MHz
    Transistor count 2x 1870 Million 3100 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 64/128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5000 MHz
    Shared memory - +
    DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 DirectX 12 (FL 12_0)
    CUDA +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large medium sized
    Optimus +
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