GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri, 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 260M SLI and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri 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 R7 512 Cores Kaveri

GeForce GTX 260M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI 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 GTX 260M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 260M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt
Memory type	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB
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GeForce GTX 260M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri is 170 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	8−9	7−8
ultra / 1080p	5−6	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	20−22	18−20
medium / 1080p	10−12	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 10% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 18% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	150−160	140−150
medium / 768p	130−140	110−120
ultra / 1080p	65−70	55−60
QHD / 1440p	35−40	30−35
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
high / 768p	95−100	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 11% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	85−90	85−90
medium / 768p	65−70	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Dota 2 is 4% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	10−11	9−10
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	10−12	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	16−18	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
low / 720p	70−75	65−70
medium / 1080p	30−33	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Fortnite is 10% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	14−16	14−16
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
QHD / 1440p	3−4	2−3
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 14% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
medium / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 6% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	6−7	5−6
ultra / 1080p	4−5	3−4
4K / 2160p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	14−16
medium / 1080p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	95−100	95−100
high / 1080p	95−100	90−95
ultra / 1080p	85−90	80−85
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Minecraft is 3% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	35−40	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	14−16
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 9% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	30−35	27−30
medium / 768p	21−24	18−20
high / 1080p	10−12	10−11
ultra / 1080p	7−8	7−8
4K / 2160p	6−7	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 14% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	50−55	45−50
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
high / 768p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 260M SLI	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Architecture	G9x	GCN
Code name	NB9E-GTX	Kaveri Spectre
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	2 March 2009	14 January 2014
Pipelines	224	512
Core clock speed	550 MHz	720 MHz
Transistor count	1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	28 nm
Memory bus width	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	950 MHz
Shared memory	-	+
DirectX	DirectX 10, Shader 4.0	DirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.2
CUDA	+
Laptop size	large
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GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

GeForce GTX 260M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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